Jubilation at Old Trafford as Christian Eriksen Verbally Agrees to Join Manchester United This Summer

Jubilation at Old Trafford as Christian Eriksen Verbally Agrees to Join Manchester United This Summer

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:06 PM
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  • Manchester United are set to complete the signing of Christian Eriksen after the Danish midfielder agreed to join the Red Devils
  • Eriksen returned to football in January with Brentford after suffering a cardiac arrest while playing in the Euro 2020 tournament for Denmark
  • The 30-year-old former Tottenham and Inter Milan midfielder is said to have agreed to a three-year deal with the English Premier League club

Manchester United have finally hit the ground running in the transfer window after agreeing to a deal to sign Danish midfielder, Christian Eriksen this summer.

The 30-year-old has been a free agent since his 6-month deal with Brentford expired and will now join up with the Red Devils after verbally agreeing to a 3-year deal.

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Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch playing for Denmark at the European Championships just 13 months ago. Photo by DeFodi Images
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Eriksen must undergo extensive medical testing at Old Trafford because contracts are being created before the transaction is finalized Daily Mail reports.

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The Danish midfielder had turned down an offer to continue with Brentford after the Bees had offered to retain him after his impressive 6-month stay where he scored one goal and assisted 4 in 11 games.

The choice by Eriksen to join Manchester United is a big victory for new manager Erik ten Hag, who has yet to bring in his first player at the former Premier League champions.

Eric Bailly takes decision to leave Manchester United for rival club

Meanwhile, it’s all good news for Manchester United fans as Eric Bailly has decided not to part ways with the Red Devils just yet this summer.

According to Daily Post, the Ivorian defender has kicked against a move to join newly-promoted Premier League side, Fulham in a season-long loan deal.

Bailly has instead chosen to remain at Manchester United to fight for his place under new manager, Erik ten Hag in the 2022/23 season.

Man United send Cristiano Ronaldo a stern warning

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Manchester United have informed Cristiano Ronaldo that they do not intend to sell him this summer.

Ronaldo is said to have dropped a bombshell on United on his desire to leave the club during the ongoing transfer window.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner asked United chiefs to sanction his move away should they receive "acceptable" offers.

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