Manchester United have released some players from their team of last season and Christian Eriksen has also left and joined VFL Wolfsburg. The former Tottenham Hotspur player became a free agent at the very start of this summer transfer window. Now, the Danish international has joined the German club on a two-year contract. The football fans also see this move as a wise one for the veteran footballer. Since his heart attack, Eriksen has never found his true level to date. Now at near end of his professional career, Eriksen feels that he needs to play with a freer mind. That’s why he chose Wolfsburg as a free agent.
Christian Eriksen Was One of the Best Midfielders
When a young Eriksen used to play for the Spurs, football pundits regarded him as one of the finest playmakers of his time. He used to dictate the game in every match at that time. Tottenham were a formidable team with Kane, Son and Eriksen leading the attacking lines. Back when the club used to play at the White Heart Lane, Eriksen played 305 official matches for the London based club. In those matches, he registered 69 goals and 88 assists. Then, he left the club and joined Inter Milan back in the 2019-20 season. He was still in his prime days when he joined the Italian club. In 60 matches, he scored 8 goals and 3 assists, though. But things turned really bad after that. During the EURO Cup which Italy won at the end, Eriksen collapsed in the 42nd minute during Denmark’s opening clash against Finland. He suffered a massive cardiac arrest but he was given CPR instantly by the in-field players. Although Eriksen came back to normal life like a warrior, he never regained his prime form since then.
How Bad Was Christian Eriksen at Manchester United?
After recovering from the unfortunate cardiac arrest, Eriksen resumed his professional career with Brentford. The player took his time adapting to the game again. For the Bees, Christian Eriksen scored 1 goal and 4 assists in 11 matches. After that, Manchester United in the 2022-23 season. At that time, the Red Devils were already struggling a lot. To be honest, a 30 up Eriksen couldn’t deliver like his prime days. Although he has given his utmost gratitude to the Manchester United board for giving him a second chance, Eriksen was able to log 8 goals and 19 assists in 107 matches for them. A ‘midtable’ Manchester United didn’t get any extra help from the Danish international. His form dropped significantly down last season and the club finally decided to release him before the start of this new season.
How Well Can Eriksen Perform at the Bundesliga?
The 33-year-old Danish will start his firs-ever experience in the German Bundesliga with VFL Wolfsburg. With this signing of Eriksen, Wolfsburg has definitely strengthened their central zone this season. The club has signed him for the next two years. The former Ajax footballer will don the jersey number 24 at the club. Although he is yet to make his debut with his new club, Eriksen has shared his first impression after joining. “VfL Wolfsburg is my first club in the Bundesliga, I am really looking forward to this new adventure”– said the attacking midfielder. But he had to take a pay cut to join the club. As revealed by several German media, Eriksen will earn an annual salary cap of €3.5 million at Wolfsburg. At Manchester United, Eriksen used to receive €10 million per season. But as long as he gets enough gametime, Christian Eriksen is happy to continue in Germany.
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