Henrikh Mkhitaryan has reportedly turned down the final Roma contract extension offer and will instead join Inter as a free agent.
The Giallorossi had improved their proposal yesterday, bringing it to circa €4.2m per season including various add-ons and bonuses that would practically match the one on offer from Inter.
However, they added there was an ultimatum of 24 hours to make a decision and the warning there would be no further bids.
Now Sky Sport Italia, Sportitalia, Gazzetta dello Sport, Il Tempo and more all have exactly the same story – Mkhitaryan’s entourage informed Roma he would not be extending his contract at the Stadio Olimpico.
It now seems certain that he will begin a new chapter of his career at Inter, which were able to offer him Champions League football, whereas Roma are only in the Europa League.
The 33-year-old Armenia international joined Roma initially on loan from Arsenal in 2019 and then made it permanent free of charge.
He scored five goals and provided nine assists in 44 competitive games this season, which saw the Giallorossi win the Conference League.