Ajax are interested in Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen as his contract at Old Trafford expires at the end of the season.
Manchester United are definitely set to have a busy transfer window with a lot of changes in their squad. Many first-team players might be on their way out of the club and some of them are set to leave for free. One of them is Christian Eriksen, whose contract expires this summer. The Denmark international joined United in 2022 and was a very important player in the initial stages of Erik Ten Hag’s reign.
He formed a midfield trio with Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro. Since then, he has not received enough game time and has been in and out of the playing XI. There have been no reports regarding a contract renewal between United and Eriksen. So, it is most likely that Eriksen will leave the club for free this summer.
Ajax want to sign Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen
The Daily Star has reported that his former club, Ajax, are interested in Eriksen. The 33-year-old played quite well during his earlier tenure at Amsterdam. The Dutch club’s sporting director, Marijn Beuker, hinted at a move for Eriksen and talked about how he was superb for them. He stated that the transfer can go on if it fits the overall structure of the team.
Ajax want to sign Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen
Ajax want to sign Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen (Via X)
“He is one of the players who has performed fantastically with us in the past that we are thinking about. There will be multiples in the media. Other names mentioned are those of Dusan Tadic and Daley Blind. Such players are always an option. To look at it. It has to fit into the phase we are in, though. In the salary structure. You also don’t want to block youth players coming up. That we are open to thinking about it is clear. Only it has to fit into the overall picture for the future.”
Marijn Beuker said.
At 33, Christian Eriksen remains a midfield maestro with a wand of a left foot. His passing is still pinpoint, crisp, clever, and capable of slicing through defenses with ease. Eriksen has got a footballing brain that sees plays unfold before they happen, and his set-piece delivery is as dangerous as ever.
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Calm and composed, he dictates tempo like a seasoned conductor. But at Manchester United, his legs don’t quite match the engine room’s demands. The pace and physicality of the Premier League expose his waning stamina. United crave younger blood; dynamic, tireless runners—to match their ambitions, leaving Eriksen a misfit.
Eriksen has scored 6 goals and provided 6 assists in the 35 matches that he has been part of across competitions. However, he is no longer wanted at United and the club need to clear the wage bill during financial constraints. So, it is the best for both United and Eriksen that he moves on to Ajax in the summer. The player will get consistent game time and United can clear their wage bill. It’s a win-win deal if it goes through.