Mkhitaryan has made decision on whether to retire or continue with Inter

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Peter Young | Last updated May 26, 2026 2:09 PM ET

Reports in Italy claim that Henrikh Mkhitaryan has come to a decision on his future plans and that he is set to stay on with Scudetto-winners Inter for the 2026-27 season.

Mkhitaryan set to stay on with Inter for 2026-27

The 37-year-old midfielder will be out of contract on June 30, but Inter have allowed the Armenian to make up his own mind on whether to retire at the end of the 2025-26 campaign or to stay on with the club for another season.

Despite his age, Mkhitaryan has proved that he is still a useful member of Cristian Chivu’s squad, and also brings plenty of experience when Inter are set to lose some of the elder statesmen of their dressing room this summer in Francesco Acerbi, Matteo Darmian and Yann Sommer.

DORTMUND, GERMANY – JANUARY 28: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of FC Internazionale Milano runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Jobe Bellingham of Borussia Dortmund during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD8 match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Internazionale Milano at BVB Stadion Dortmund on January 28, 2026 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

He took part in 39 matches across all competitions in 2025-26, chipping in with four goals and three assists from the middle of the park.

And now, according to reports from Gianluca Di Marzio, Mkhitaryan has decided to stay on with Inter for another season. He is expected to meet with the club in the near future to discuss the financial details of a new contract.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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