Christian Eriksen is set to leave Manchester United at the end of the season and made sure to mark his final appearance with a goal all thanks to current captain Bruno Fernandes
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19:52, 25 May 2025
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Christian Eriksen is set to leave Man United this summer(Image: Getty Images)
Bruno Fernandes gave Christian Eriksen his final-day penalty to mark the end of his Manchester United career. The Danish midfielder scored in the Red Devils’ 2-0 win against Aston Villa in their season finale.
It came after Amad had opened the scoring. Eriksen netted the second from the penalty spot after the Ivorian winger had been fouled by Ian Maatsen.
Fernandes would usually have stepped up to take but handed the responsibility over to his colleague, who announced his Old Trafford exit just minutes after the final whistle. He said: "It's the best way possible with the season in mind. It was good to finish off with a bit of a smile on people's face and give something back to the fans.
"On the pitch, Bruno [Fernandes] was asking if I was going to take the penalty. I said no and that I'll give it to Jonny [Evans]. But Jonny didn't want to take it.
"It was a nice gesture. Bruno is the number one and he decides. And luckily he gave it to me today. It was a good way to see it off.
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"Wednesday was a big blow. To lose a final is never nice. But we showed character to bounce back and finish the season with a smile and to give something to us and the fans."
Eriksen, 33, will leave Old Trafford after three seasons. He joined from Brentford in 2022 and has gone on to make over 100 appearances, scoring eight goals.
He has yet to confirm where he will be next, claiming that he has yet to decide. Eriksen added: “My time here has been really special.
Christian Eriksen
Christian Eriksen scored a goal on his final Man United appearance
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“There has been some good moments and bad moments. I like the pressure to be able to play for a club like United. It's been a special three year."
"The next chapter starts with a bit of a holiday and then go with the national team and then another holiday. Then we will see where we are going to play football.”
Eriksen is not the only one set to leave Old Trafford this summer. He will also be joined by veteran defender Jonny Evans. The Northern Irishman only moved to Old Trafford in 2023 on a training basis after leaving Leicester. But he was eventually offered a contract by former boss Erik ten Hag and has gone on to make 43 outings across his second spell at the club.
Both Evans and Eriksen could potentially be joined by a couple of first-team stars to leave the club. Alejandro Garnacho’s future remains up in the air after being axed from the squad on the final day. Bruno Fernandes also faces an uncertain few months amid interest from Saudi Arabia.
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