Inter star Mkhitaryan runs like a teenager but his future is still unwritten

Henrikh Mkhitaryan doesn’t feel the weight of his 37 years (he will turn them in January), sprinting instead like a teenager.

The data is astonishing and confirms that the Armenian is not only a superb professional, but also an exceptional interpreter of his role.

Against Roma, he ran from the first whistle to the last, a total of around 12 kilometres, and nobody on the pitch produced a better physical performance.

It is difficult to imagine Chivu doing without him tomorrow, even if Sucic is pushing for minutes and this is the most intense, congested stretch of the season.

And what about the future? Mkhitaryan’s contract with Inter expires at the end of the season.

He had already considered retirement a few months ago before choosing to continue, and he recently admitted that “anything can happen – I could stop, or I could go on for two more years.”

His current level would advise keeping him, but the definitive decision will depend on other factors.

Inter know they have a leader who still performs at a Champions League standard, and while the club plans its long-term midfield, Mkhitaryan’s consistency ensures the conversation remains open.

His legs say he can continue: now it is only a matter of choosing which path to take.