Departing Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen has hinted he might be open to a return to former club Tottenham Hotspur, where he would be reunited with Thomas Frank.
After United’s final Premier League game of the 2024/25 season, a 2-0 victory over Unai Emery’s Aston Villa, the club announced that Eriksen, Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof will be leaving once their contracts expire on June 30.
This was confirmed on Monday after United released their retained list.
Eriksen made 35 appearances across all competitions last term, contributing five goals and six assists.
The 33-year-old doesn’t appear to be short of interest, despite clear evidence that his best days are already behind him. A number of clubs are still believed to be keen on signing him and adding experience and a bit of creative magic to their ranks.
Eriksen has so far been linked to teams like Wrexham, Mallorca and Ajax, where he made a name for himself before joining Tottenham in 2013.
As he contemplates the next step of his career, Eriksen has seemingly suggested he is open to lining up for Tottenham once again.
He made this admission during an interview with Danish news outlet Esktra Bladet, in which he was asked for his opinion on Thomas Frank’s appointment as the new Tottenham boss.
Frank of course worked with Eriksen at Brentford during the 2020/21 campaign. It’s from Brentford that United signed the 33-year-old as a free agent.
Eriksen said [as quoted by GOAL], “I think he [Frank] is the right coach for Tottenham. I have had Thomas at various times, and I think he is the perfect match for Tottenham, and it would be great if Thomas takes on that challenge.”
“His personality, his way of playing and his way of being. And the club considering where they were last season – they won a trophy of course – but they are in the process of building something up, and I am sure that Thomas is a good man to bring in.”
Asked whether he had received an offer to go back to Tottenham, Eriksen answered, “No, not where we are now, so Thomas should call if something happens.”
Eriksen emphasised that there has been no contact with Frank regarding a transfer, though he did note that the 51-year-old is welcome to give him a call if interested.
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