Manchester United have announced the signing of Christian Eriksen on a free transfer on a contract until June 2025.
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The Danish previously trained under Ten Hag at Ajax regained fitness after his cardiac arrest and before his stunning return to the Premier League last season.
The midfielder has been capped 115 times for Denmark, scoring 38 goals for his country. Eriksen played 237 games in the Premier League, registering 52 goals and 71 assists.
The 30-year-old said in an interview with Manchester United, how special the club is to him
“Manchester United is a special club, and I cannot wait to get started. I have had the privilege of playing at Old Trafford many times but to do it in the red shirt of United will be an amazing feeling.
“I have seen Erik’s work at Ajax and know the level of detail and preparation that he and his staff put into every day. It is clear that he is a fantastic coach. Having spoken with him and learned more about his vision and the way he wants the team to play, I am even more excited for the future. I still have major ambitions in the game, there is a huge amount that I know I can achieve, and this is the perfect place to continue my journey.”
John Murtough, Manchester United Football Director also added .
“Christian has been one of the best attacking midfielders in Europe throughout his career. It is no surprise that he had so many options this summer, so we are really happy that he was convinced that this is the right club for him.
“In addition to his outstanding technique, Christian will add valuable experience and leadership skills to the squad, and we are looking forward to seeing the benefits of these qualities on the pitch this coming season and beyond.”
