Christian Eriksen has been announced as a Manchester United player by the club on Friday (July 15). The Danish midfielder who got through a life-saving treatment in the European Championship 2021 has signed a 3-year deal with the Red Devils. Eriksen suffered from a fatal cardiac arrest in a match against Finland in June 2021 but returned to action with Premier League side Brentford after signing a short-term deal with them in January.


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Eriksen is United's second recruit in the close season under new Dutch manager Erik ten Hag after the club signed Dutch left back Tyrell Malacia.


"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," Eriksen said in a statement.


"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," Eriksen added.


United finished sixth last season and failed to qualify for the Champions League, kick off the new Premier League season with a home game against Brighton & Hove Albion on Aug. 7.


With Reuters input