Manchester United playmaker Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits he is yet to produce the form that made Jose Mourinho pay £26m for his services

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Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits he has yet to produce the form that persuaded Manchester United to pay Borussia Dortmund £26million for him last summer, but has promised to be a better player next season.

The 28-year-old Armenia star had a difficult start to life at Old Trafford. He was substituted at half-time on his full debut in the Manchester derby in mid-September and did not make another appearance for another two months.

Although Mkhitaryan won a place back in Jose Mourinho’s plans and played a particularly important role in the Europa League success, the United manager questioned his impact in the Premier League.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits he has yet to produce the form that persuaded United to buy him

The former Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder has no regrets over moving to Old Trafford and insists he is a better player for last season’s experience.

‘For sure,’ said Mkhitaryan. ‘Some people they say “you have been another player in Dortmund” but I’m saying I never regret coming here. I am very happy and coming here I become another player.

‘In these kind of moments, if you are giving up you are going to lose the meaning of the life. I mean you have to stay positive, you have to stay strong and work very hard because in one click everything can change and that’s what happened.

‘I think there is always a place to improve. I am expecting something good because I know that you can always do better and better, there is no limit. I will try, I will try my best.

The former Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder has no regrets over moving to Old Trafford

‘It doesn’t matter how you did last year. It has been a good year for us, for me as well, because we won three titles. But I know for this upcoming season I can do better and better. I’m trying, I’m working hard on myself and I know that I will achieve more.

‘I’m not saying just goals or assists. As well the playing style, the understanding between my team-mates, I mean everything.

‘The manager in general is saying that we need to do more. Everyone understands that because we know this season is going to be a little bit harder because we are not going to play in Europa League we are going to play in Champions League, which is different. We are working very hard on it and we are sure we can have good results.

The 28-year-old is looking to step up all aspects of his game ahead of the new season

‘I am ready to play wherever he wants me to play. I don’t have a preference in a position. I like to play and if I’m playing and will try my best if I’m in the middle, on the wing, on the side or up front. It doesn’t matter.

‘Manchester United is always playing for high places. We’re always playing for titles. This year as well we’re going to try to win some titles. This is the main goal for Manchester United. I will try to do everything to help the team.’