Henrikh Mkhitaryan has completed his transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Manchester United on an initial four-year contract with the option to extend for a further year.

‘I am very proud to join Manchester United, this move is a dream come true for me,’ said the Armenian playmaker after sealing the move to Old Trafford.

‘I am excited to play for a club with such an illustrious history and hope to be part of it for a long time. I thank the trust the club and Jose Mourinho have put in me.

‘Finally, I believe playing for such a great club honours my father’s memory, and the inspiration and drive he gave to me when I was young.’

The 27-year-old midfielder made 140 appearances and scored 41 goals for Borussia Dortmund since arriving in 2013 but it was last season where he shone.

Mkhitaryan was voted Bundesliga Player of the Season for 2015-16 in a poll of his fellow professionals after he scored 23 goals and registered an impressive 32 assists across all competitions. He was named in the Team of the Season following votes by the players’ union in Germany.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is excited to get to work with his third summer signing, highlighting his vision as key for his new look Red Devils.

‘Henrikh is a very talented footballer who has been in such prolific form for both his club and his country,’ said manager Jose Mourinho.

‘He is a real team player with great skill, vision and also has a good eye for goal. I am delighted he has chosen to sign for United. I believe he will make an impact on the team very quickly as his style of play is suited to the Premier League. We are all looking forward to working with him.’

The midfielder is Armenia’s all-time top scorer, with 19 goals in 59 appearances since his international debut in January 2007.