Seven Months After Cardiac Arrest, Christian Eriksen Joins Brentford

Eriksen Signs Three-Year Contract With Manchester United

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Manchester United signed Christian Eriksen as a free agent on Friday, with the Danish midfielder joining the club on a three-year contract.

The 30-year-move old’s to the Red Devils completes an extraordinary comeback following his near-death experience last year.

Eriksen experienced a heart collapse while playing for Denmark in the European Championship in Copenhagen and was forced to quit Inter Milan after recuperating owing to Serie A health requirements.

Eriksen, fitted with a implantable cardioverter defibrillator, proved his form and fitness during a loan spell at Brentford in the second half of last season.
He played 11 times in the Premier League for the Bees, scoring once and providing four assists.
“Manchester United is a special club, and I cannot wait to get started,” said Eriksen.

“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.”

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Eriksen has experience of working with United manager Erik Ten Hag after training with Ajax as part of his return to football following the cardiac arrest.

Christian Eriksen is close to joining Manchester United

Ten Hag, who took charge at United in the close-season after leaving the Dutch champions, is looking to revamp his new team after they finished a disappointing sixth in the Premier League last term.

“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,” added Eriksen.

“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.”

Eriksen is Ten Hag’s second signing after the arrival of Netherlands left-back Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord.

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However, United’s plans for the new season have been disrupted by reports Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave the club after they failed to qualify for next season’s Champions League.

 

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