Christian Eriksen signs for Manchester United

'Manchester United is a special club and I cannot wait to get started,' player says

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen, right, celebrates his team's 2-0 Nations League - League A Group 1 win over Austria at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen on June 13, 2022. AFP

Denmark's Christian Eriksen shoots at goal against Austria. Reuters

Denmark's Christian Eriksen and Croatia's Marcelo Brozovic in action during the Nations League match in Copenhagen, Denmark, 10 June 2022. EPA

Denmark's Christian Eriksen in action against Croatia. EPA

Denmark's Christian Eriksen attends a training session. AP

Denmark's Christian Eriksen high fives Victor Nelsson after the Nations League match against Austria at Ernst Happel Stadium, Vienna on June 6, 2022. EPA

Denmark's Christian Eriksen, right, passes the ball during the Nations League match against Austria. AP Photo

Denmark's Christian Eriksen reacts while the kick off is delayed due to a power cut prior to the Nations League match against Austria. EPA

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen heads the ball during a training session. AFP

France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris saves a shot by Denmark's Christian Eriksen during the Nations League - League A Group 1 match at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on June 3, 2022. AFP

France's Benjamin Pavard, left, and Denmark's Christian Eriksen in action. AP Photo

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen speaks during a press conference at the Stade de France. AFP

Christian Eriksen of Brentford walks round the pitch after the Premier League match against Leeds United at Brentford Community Stadium on May 22, 2022 in Brentford, England. Getty Images

Brentford's Christian Eriksen poses with fans in the stands. PA

Brentford's Christian Eriksen applauds the fans during a lap on honour, with partner Sabrina Kvist Jensen and their daughter. AP

Christian Eriksen of Brentford. Getty Images

Leeds United's Sam Greenwood and Brentford's Christian Eriksen battle for the ball. PA

Brentford's Christian Eriksen, who's comeback was undoubtedly the biggest feel-good moment of the season. PA

Christian Eriksen completed his emotional return to football with his Brentford debut in late February. PA

Brentford's Christian Eriksen. Reuters

Manchester United have signed Danish international Christian Eriksen on a contract until June 2025.

The midfielder has been capped 115 times for Denmark and scored 38 goals for his country. Eriksen has also played 237 games in the Premier League, registering 52 goals and 71 assists.

“Manchester United is a special club and I cannot wait to get started,” Eriksen said.

“I have had the privilege of playing at Old Trafford many times but to do it in the red shirt of United will be an amazing feeling.”

Eriksen collapsed in the Euros tournament held last year and made comeback games last season with Brentford.

At United, he will play under new coach Erik ten Hag, a key factor in his decision to move to Old Trafford.

“I have seen Erik’s work at Ajax and know the level of detail and preparation that he and his staff put into every day,” the player said.

“It is clear that he is a fantastic coach. Having spoken with him and learnt more about his vision and the way he wants the team to play, I am even more excited for the future.

“I still have major ambitions in the game, there is a huge amount that I know I can achieve and this is the perfect place to continue my journey.”

John Murtough, Manchester United football director, said: “Christian has been one of the best attacking midfielders in Europe throughout his career. It is no surprise that he had so many options this summer, so we are really happy that he was convinced that this is the right club for him.

“In addition to his outstanding technique, Christian will add valuable experience and leadership skills to the squad and we are looking forward to seeing the benefits of these qualities on the pitch this coming season and beyond.”