Christian Eriksen signs for Manchester United for free, details HERE

Christian 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

Christian Eriksen (Source: Twitter)

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.

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."

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Eriksen was an Inter Milan player when he collapsed and underwent surgery to be fitted with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) device -- which is not permitted in the Italian Serie A -- leading to the termination of his contract.

After signing for Brentford, he made 11 league appearances under Danish coach Thomas Frank, scoring a goal and providing four assists as Brentford finished 13th in their first season in the Premier League.

He is no stranger to the Premier League, however, having spent nearly seven seasons with Tottenham Hotspur, making more than 300 appearances in all competitions for the London side. He also resumed his Denmark career, scoring against Serbia on his return to the Parken Stadium where he had collapsed.

Christen Eriksen appreciation.

After coming back from almost dying on the pitch he rejoined the premier league playing 11 game getting 5 goal contributions this means with half less games he only had 1 less goal contribution than grealish and sancho impressive.  pic.twitter.com/1IPfvn7afH

— Cal  (@EliteDenz) May 23, 2022

"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