Despite the fact that he has already ruled out two potential destinations, including a move to Major League Soccer, a player who is currently on the first team at Manchester United has stated that he is “prepared to find something new” this particular summer.
A recent statement made by Ruben Amorim, who is getting ready to take charge of his first full season at Old Trafford, suggested that he will be conducting a thorough summer clear out.
The underperforming Reds have had a season that has been extremely disheartening. They are currently ranked thirteenth in the Premier League table, with ten wins out of a possible thirty-nine games.
And earlier this month, Amorim admitted that some United players are already aware that they will be required to leave the club this summer in preparation for a possible overhaul of the squad.
“Everybody understands that in football sometimes you stay, sometimes you have to move on,” he explained to reporters. “If I know how to explain it, I will do so because I like to be clear.”
In addition, Amorim stated, “I was a player and like to use that experience. When you are honest with someone, they can take it.” In the beginning, it might be challenging, but they will eventually comprehend it.
In light of the fact that departures are anticipated to take place this summer, Christian Eriksen has become the first senior player to publicly confirm that he anticipates leaving Old Trafford when his current contract comes to an end.
In a conversation that took place on Tuesday at Denmark’s international camp, the 33-year-old player, who had joined United on a free transfer in 2022, discussed his forthcoming plans.
When asked about the situation with his contract, he stated to the reporters, “I haven’t heard anything, and when I don’t hear anything, I assume that the collaboration finishes.” Therefore, that is how I understand it. The fact that the contract is about to expire is common knowledge, so I can only assume that there is one possible outcome.
In an interview with the Danish news outlet Tipsbladet, Eriksen was quick to dismiss the possibility of a transfer to the Major League Soccer. When he was asked about the possibility of moving to the United States, he responded, “We won’t travel that far.”
The midfielder is also of the opinion that he still has a number of “good years” left at the highest level, which means that he is not interested in moving to the Danish domestic league.
In addition, Eriksen stated, “I still have the impression that I have good years left abroad.” It is common for players in Denmark to return home to concentrate on their families and end their careers in this manner; however, I just don’t feel like I’ve arrived yet.
Football and the current state of my career are the only things that matter to me. To tell you the truth, I’ve spent more time outside of Denmark than I have in Denmark over the course of my career, so moving back home would feel almost like moving to a different country. But that is not where we are yet.”
In addition, Eriksen was questioned about the possibility of returning to Ajax, a club that plays in the Eredivisie, twelve years after he left Amsterdam to play for Tottenham Hotspur. “I’m not closing the door on anything,” he stated in response.
“I’ll keep an eye out for opportunities and determine whether or not they are suitable. That was the summer before last; we’ll see how things are going with them this summer. It is not solely up to me; there must also be interest on their end with regard to this matter. It is impossible for me to say whether it is Brentford or not. With that being said, I do not intend to remain in England.
In addition, he stated, “This circumstance is different from the one I was in when I was a free agent following my cardiac arrest.” In those days, it was all about demonstrating that I could still play. At this point, all that is required is to refrain from making hasty choices and to wait for the appropriate opportunity. If something seems likely to work out, I’ll go for it.
