Sky: Inter move closer to renewing Mkhitaryan — Chivu wants him to stay

Inter are reportedly getting closer to extending Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s stay in Milano.

According to Sky Sport and transfer journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, the Armenian midfielder is “moving closer” to renewing his contract with the Nerazzurri, with the next step expected to be a meeting focused on the economic terms.

The same report underlines two key elements behind the optimism:

• Mkhitaryan is enthusiastic about staying for another year.

• Cristian Chivu wants to keep him in the squad, making continuity a clear priority in Inter’s planning for next season.

While the renewal is not yet presented as formally signed, multiple outlets echo the same direction: Mkhitaryan has made the decision to continue playing and is expected to sit down with the club to finalise the contract details.

Why Inter value “Miki” even now

Even as Inter look to refresh parts of the squad, keeping an experienced, tactically reliable midfielder makes sense—especially for a coach who is building a group that can compete on multiple fronts.

Mkhitaryan’s role is rarely about headlines; it’s about game control, spacing, pressing triggers, and calm decision-making. And despite his age, he continued to contribute on the pitch last season, featuring regularly across competitions.

What happens next

The story now becomes procedural:

1. Inter and the player’s camp meet to define salary/structure and any performance-related clauses.

2. If the numbers align, the deal can be completed quickly—Sky’s report suggests the “football decision” (to continue) is already made.

For Inter, it would be a low-risk renewal that protects continuity in midfield—while the club continues to work on the wider summer plan. But for the fans, this might seem like another year with missed opportunities to give youth a chance.