Mkhitaryan open to retiring at Inter but does not rule out extension | OneFootball

Henrikh Mkhitaryan has said that he would like to finish his playing career ‘at a high level like Inter’, but has also not ruled out the possibility of extending his current Nerazzurri contract for another year.

Mkhitaryan turned 36 in January, but is still as consistent as ever in the Nerazzurri midfield, and is still part of Simone Inzaghi’s preferred midfield three alongside Nicolo Barella and Hakan Calhanoglu.

MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 06: Nicolo Barella of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s second goal from the penalty spot with teammates Marcus Thuram, Hakan Calhanoglu and Henrikh Mkhitaryan during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Parma at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on December 06, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Mkhitaryan on retirement plans and Inter expectations

As things stand, Mkhitaryan is under contract until the end of next season, 2025-26, and has hinted that he would like to retire in San Siro. However, there is still a chance that he extends his contract for another year, until the summer of 2027.

“My idea is to finish at a high level, like Inter. Let’s wait until the end of the season, then we’ll see if I stay or leave,” the Armenian said in an interview with Sky Sport Italia, reported via Calciomercato.com.

When asked about the possibility of extending his contract until 2027, which would take him through to the age of 38, Mkhitaryan replied: “Why not? But it depends on my body, how I am and what I can give.”

MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 27: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of FC Internazionale scores his team’s second goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Juventus at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 27, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Mkhitaryan also spoke to Sky about the recent international break and what the rest of the 2025-26 might have in store for Inter.

“We’ll understand if the break has been goof for us against Udinese,” he told Sky. “We haven’t achieved anything yet, it’s a long road, but we’re only thinking about Udinese. We need the whole squad to win and get us through to the end.

“Everyone thought it would be easy after last year, but football is always different. IT’s not been so easy, and nothing has been taken for granted.

“We’re capable of being able to get to the end of everything. We’re dreaming big, and by going slowly, we can do something great. I hope to write a special chapter in my ‘book’ this season.”