Christian Eriksen Is Eager to Shine at ‘Special Club’ Manchester United

• Christian Eriksen has paid glowing tributes to his new club Manchester United after inking a three-year deal with the Old Trafford side
• He described the Red Devils as a 'special club' and revealed he is eager to represent Man United ahead of the new season
• The 30-year-old becomes the second signing of Manchester United in the ongoing summer transfer window

Christian Eriksen has made his first remarks as a Manchester United player.

Eriksen completed a three-year deal to the Old Trafford outfit following his announcement as United's second summer signing on Friday, July 15.

The former Spurs midfielder's move to United marks an incredible return to football after he came close to passing away.

The 30-year-old Danish international suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch in Copenhagen while playing for Denmark at Euro 2020 and was forced to leave Inter Milan after recovering due to Serie A health regulations.

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Despite the health setback, Eriksen made a remarkable return to football in the second half of last season, where he starred for Brentford.

Speaking to United's club website, Eriksen described the club as 'special' and is raring to go.

“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.”

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Christian Eriksen signs for Manchester United

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Manchester United have announced the acquisition of Christian Eriksen as the club's second acquisition in the ongoing summer transfer window.

The Danish attacker was announced on Friday, July 15 as the second official signing for Manchester United after Dutch defender Tyrell Malacia.

Eriksen has been on United’s radar all summer as Ten Hag looks to bolster his creativity in the centre of the pitch. And the announcement of the player’s arrival is now cast in stone.