{"id":12753,"date":"2025-03-18T13:12:24","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T14:12:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preforeclosurefortunes.com\/?p=12753"},"modified":"2025-03-19T09:36:44","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T09:36:44","slug":"man-utd-star-reveals-why-hes-decided-to-leave-but-rules-out-two-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/preforeclosurefortunes.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/18\/man-utd-star-reveals-why-hes-decided-to-leave-but-rules-out-two-destinations\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd star reveals why he\u2019s decided to leave but rules out two destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The United star will leave at the end of his contract (Picture: UEFA via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Christian Eriksen<\/a> has not made a decision on where he will play next season but has ruled out some possible destinations after leaving Manchester United<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The 33-year-old moved to Old Trafford<\/a> in the summer of 2022, signing a three-year contract after a six-month stint with Brentford<\/a> which was his return to professional football after suffering a cardiac arrest while playing for Denmark in 2021.<\/p>\n

The midfielder has made 99 appearances for the Red Devils, scoring seven goals, and winning the FA Cup under Erik ten Hag last season.<\/p>\n

However, his initial contract with the club is not going to be extended and he is set to make a move in the summer.<\/p>\n

The 140-cap Denmark international only turned 33 last month and has no thoughts or retirement yet, although he has not made any firm choice of where he will play next.<\/p>\n

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‘I haven\u2019t thought about it too much. Like last time, my contract expires in the summer, so I\u2019m prepared to find something new. I\u2019m fine with that\u2014it\u2019s not something I\u2019ve decided yet,’ he told Tipsbladet.dk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

‘I haven\u2019t made any firm decisions. Before my cardiac arrest, I played in England for years, moved to Inter, and thought I\u2019d never return. Two years later, I was back in England, and now I\u2019ve been here for almost four years.<\/p>\n

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Eriksen made 11 appearances for Brentford in 2022 (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

‘Careers don\u2019t always follow a set plan. I don\u2019t have a checklist of things I need to do\u2014I\u2019ll see what comes and what\u2019s best for me and my family.<\/p>\n

While he is not sure what he will do, he knows a couple of things he will not do, including returning to play in the Danish Superliga.<\/p>\n

‘Not yet. It’s too early. I still feel like I have good years left abroad,’ he said. ‘In Denmark, players often return to focus on family and end their careers that way, but I don\u2019t feel like I\u2019m there yet.’<\/p>\n

Eriksen also ruled out a move to Major League Soccer in America, saying: ‘We won\u2019t travel that far.’<\/p>\n

Remaining in the Premier League is also unlikely as when asked if he could return to Brentford he said: ‘Haha, so that\u2019s my only option? Whether it\u2019s Brentford or not, I can\u2019t say. But my intention isn\u2019t to stay in England.<\/p>\n

‘This situation is different from when I was a free agent after my cardiac arrest. Back then, it was about proving I could still play. Now, it\u2019s just about waiting for the right opportunity and not making hasty decisions. If something feels right, I\u2019ll take it.’<\/p>\n

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Christian Eriksen made 162 appearances for Ajax before signing for Spurs (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Red Devils legend Peter Schmeichel believes a return to Ajax would be ideal for Eriksen<\/a>, having joined the Dutch club in 2008 and making his professional debut there.<\/p>\n

\u2018That [move to Ajax] would be a great step for him,\u2019 Schmeichel told Voetbal Primeur<\/a> when asked about Eriksen\u2019s future.<\/p>\n

\u2018Of course, as we know, he is a midfielder. Nowadays in the Premier League you need players who can sprint up and down for 90 minutes.<\/p>\n

\u2018The way Ruben Amorim wants to play also doesn\u2019t suit him, he wants to win the ball back quickly. At a very high pace. That\u2019s not in his nature. Unfortunately, Eriksen no longer has that energy.<\/p>\n

\u2018He\u2019s a great player. Some of the things he does on the field\u2026 He\u2019s still so good on the ball and technically. I think Ajax would be a fantastic move for him.\u2019<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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