Middelfart Boldklub manager Kim Engstrøm has opened up on his “dream” of signing departing Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen.
Eriksen’s departure was confirmed by United last month after the final game of the 2034/25 Premier League season.
United announced that Eriksen, Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof will all be leaving once their contracts expire on June 30.
This means that Eriksen is set to be a free agent after three years at Old Trafford.
It doesn’t appear like he is short of suitors. Eriksen has been linked to MLS clubs, Ajax, Galatasaray and more recently, Championship outfit Wrexham.
Eriksen also strongly hinted that he might be open to a return to Tottenham Hotspur, who have appointed Thomas Frank as their new boss.
Frank and Eriksen worked together for a season at Brentford before the midfielder joined United on a free.
Now, as he approaches the twilight of a distinguished career, Eriksen has been handed the opportunity to complete what would be a true fairytale move.
Middelfart boss Kim Engstrøm, who leads the very club from Eriksen’s hometown where the midfielder began his football journey, has made it clear that the door is wide open for the United star.
Speaking to Tipsbladet, Engstrøm remarked, “I think that if you ask all the residents of Middelfart, they all have a dream that Christian Eriksen will one day play senior football for Middelfart.”
“Now we got Mads Greve home this winter from Vendsyssel, and I know that he is not quite at Eriksen’s level, but it has lifted the town a lot that one of their boys has returned home.”
“It has also given a boost in terms of spectators. We have gone from 3-400 in the autumn to having over 1000 in several matches and 1500 most recently.”
“It’s clear that it would give a huge boost to Middelfart Municipality. As a coach, it would also be a dream. I think he plans to play a few more years abroad before returning home, and then the question is whether he’s too old.”
Engstrøm added, “He has family in Middelfart, so he is here sometimes, and in the clubhouse there are shirts with Eriksen and Falk hanging. The parent club had its 125th anniversary a month ago, where he also sent a video greeting , so there is contact and a dialogue.”
“So far there has been no dialogue in relation to playing matches, but the dream is always alive for Middelfart . Whether it also lives inside Christian’s head, I don’t know.”
According to Tipsbladet, Eriksen has kept close ties with Middelfart over the years. When he signed for Tottenham, he contributed 300,000 kroner to the club, and during his stint at Ajax, he donated a synthetic ‘Cruyff Court’ to support their development.
However, at present, Eriksen is not thought to be considering a return to play in his native Denmark.
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