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Armenian national football team and Arsenal midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan has said a heartfelt goodbye to the Manchester United fans on Facebook.

“I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to Manchester United players and staff and especially the fans for your love, passion and support. I enjoyed having the honour of contributing to the history of your great club by winning the Europa League cup. I will always cherish the memory of that moment and that match. And of my Boxing Day scorpion kick and of hearing the song “Whoa Mkhitaryan...” every time I stepped onto the pitch. I could name many more memories, I enjoyed every moment we shared and cheered together. At this stage of my career, I simply have to enjoy myself on the pitch and play. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and the best of luck to all of you! Life goes on,” he wrote.

Manchester United wished the Armenian footballer the best of luck for the future after moving to Arsenal. “Thanks for the memories, Micki,” the club twitted.

We would like to wish @HenrikhMkh the best of luck for the future after completing his move to Arsenal.

Thanks for the memories, Micki. pic.twitter.com/mbSDN3lf2w

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 22, 2018

Arsenal have signed Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Manchester United in a deal that sees Alexis Sanchez head the other way.

Mkhitaryan put pen to paper on a long-term contract after agreeing terms, Mirror reported.

On his move, the 28-year-old midfielder said: “I’m very happy that we could finish this deal and I’m very happy to be here. It’s a dream come true because I’ve always dreamed of playing for Arsenal. Now that I’m here, I’ll do my best for this club to create history.”