Manchester United midfielder hints at U-turn over Old Trafford exit
An out-of-favour Manchester United midfielder has suggested that he wants to remain at Old Trafford this summer, despite his uncertain contract situation.
Christian Eriksen was a cornerstone of the Red Devils' success under Erik ten Hag during the 2022-23 season, forming a formidable midfield pairing with fellow new arrival Casemiro.
With Eriksen a regular fixture in the first XI, Man United ended their six-year trophy drought in the EFL Cup and finished third in the Premier League table, thereby earning a return to the Champions League.
The Denmark international has been demoted to a bit-part role this season, though, only managing one goal and two assists in 24 matches in all tournaments and starting a mere 11 Premier League games.
The emergence of Kobbie Mainoo has limited Eriksen's game time this season, although he has started both of the Red Devils' last two top-flight matches with Sheffield United and Burnley amid his side's injury crisis.
Eriksen hints at seeing out contractThe former Tottenham Hotspur man will soon enter the final year of his three-season agreement with Man United, who have been expected to entertain bids for his services in the upcoming window.
Eriksen recently admitted to being dissatisfied with his situation at the Theatre of Dreams, where Scott McTominay, Mason Mount and Fiorentina loanee Sofyan Amrabat are also competing for midfield minutes.
However, speaking to Tipsbladet — via the Evening Standard — Eriksen insisted that he was «incredibly happy» to pull on the Man United shirt and did not rule out staying for the last year of his contract.
«I still have a year left on the United contract, so for now, I'm still a United player. So what will happen this summer, I don't know,» Eriksen
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