Christian Eriksen prepares for likely Manchester United departure, rules out return to Denmark

Manchester United fans are expecting to see big changes to the squad this summer.

Ruben Amorim is set to mould his Manchester United first-team squad ahead of the 2025/26 season, but there’s still football to be played in the current campaign.

After United’s 4-1 win over Real Sociedad, the Reds have a Europa League quarter-final to look forward to and will face French side Lyon.

It has been a season to forget domestically, with United sitting 13th in the Premier League table.

United fans will be anticipating a busy summer with outgoings and as well as incomings.

Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has warned that United face a tricky financial situation which could shift the priority to selling players. It would help if Amorim could identify which players he wants to keep before the end of the season.

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Christian Eriksen prepares for Manchester United exit

One player likely to leave Manchester United in the summer is Christian Eriksen when his contract expires.

Eriksen is away with the Denmark national team for the next two weeks and he has been carrying out media duties with the Danish press.

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The 33-year-old, who is past his best, has said he is “prepared” to start looking for a new challenge with his time coming to an end at Old Trafford.

“I have prepared my mind to find something new,” Eriksen told Tipsbladet when asked about his future. “Where it will be, I don’t know yet, but I am free on the market, and I haven’t tried that before.

“I was free after the cardiac arrest, but it was a slightly different situation.”

Eriksen signed a three-year deal at United in July 2022 on a free transfer after leaving Brentford at the end of the 2021/22 campaign.

The former Ajax and Tottenham star played a starring role in his first season at United, making 44 appearances and helping guide United to their first trophy in six years as Erik ten Hag delivered the Carabao Cup.

However, his impact on the team lessened last season due to injuries and he hasn’t been able to keep his place in the team under Amorim.

It appears as though the writing is on the wall for Eriksen at United.

Eriksen rules out MLS and return to Denmark

Even though the door is open for Eriksen to decide on his future, the experienced midfielder is in no rush to find a new club.

There’s a lot of football to be played this season, and United still stand a chance in the Europa League.

Eriksen was pushed again on his future and ruled out a return to Denmark.

He said: “I still feel like I have some good years left abroad. Football-wise, I don’t feel like I’m at a point where I want to move back to Denmark and play in the Super League.

“My love for the game of football will always be there, no matter where I play. But my ambition is still to play for the national team because I feel I still have a lot to contribute.

“Therefore, it is too early to travel back to Denmark for me.”

Before going on to rule out a move to the MLS, Eriksen stressed he wants to remain in Europe but a Premier League switch is not a priority.

“We won’t travel that far,” Eriksen said when asked if he would be interested in moving to the United States. “I want to stay in Europe and continue playing.

“It is not my first priority to stay in England. But as I said, I am open to most things, but as aI said, we are not going to move back to Denmark at this time.”

Eriksen revealed his next big dream which is taking part in the 2026 World Cup. It doesn’t sound like he is planning a retirement announcement anytime soon.

“My next big dream is the World Cup in 2026. And after that, there will probably be a new dream.

“At club level, I want to play in a good place where I can see myself.”

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