{"id":1106650,"date":"2019-09-17T18:10:22","date_gmt":"2019-09-17T17:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?p=1106650"},"modified":"2019-09-17T18:10:22","modified_gmt":"2019-09-17T17:10:22","slug":"arsenal-mkhitaryan-already-popular-roma","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/arsenal-mkhitaryan-already-popular-roma\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal loanee Henrikh Mkhitaryan is already becoming popular at Roma"},"content":{"rendered":"

Roma star Edin Dzeko \u2018definitely\u2019 wants to see Henrikh Mkhitaryan\u2019s loan move made permanent following an impressive debut.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Armenian international joined Roma on loan from Arsenal and scored on his first appearance for the club.<\/p>\n

Will Mkhitaryan\u2019s move be made permanent? Five key things to know\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • The former-Dortmund attacker joined on loan on deadline day from Arsenal.<\/li>\n
  • The 30-year-old\u2019s temporary deal cost Roma \u20ac3m plus add-ons.<\/a><\/li>\n
  • He made a perfect start, scoring on his debut.<\/li>\n
  • Edin Dzeko wants Roma to make his move permanent.<\/li>\n
  • Mkhitaryan\u2019s current deal at Arsenal expires in the summer of 2021.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Dzeko was delighted with the impact his new teammate had on his debut as Roma thrashed Sassuolo 4-2 at the Stadio Olimpico.<\/p>\n

    The Bosnian striker was also on the scoresheet as the Giallorossi leapt into a four-goal lead in just over half-an-hour of play.<\/p>\n

    Despite it being his first game for the club, Dzeko revealed he was not surprised with Mkhitaryan\u2019s impact.<\/p>\n

    “I expect it from him. I know him as a great player, and he is a very good addition to our attacking team who wants to play football,\u201d Dzeko told Sky Sports<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    “I am one hundred per cent sure he is going to be a big help for us. I was definitely happy to see this transfer happen.<\/p>\n

    “After we played for our national teams and he scored two goals against us I told him ‘my friend, next games you have to score for Roma as well!’<\/p>\n