Christian Erisken ‘likely to leave’ Old Trafford next summer – Fabrizio Romano

Despite undergoing something of a revival in form for Manchester United this season, Christian Eriksen may now be playing to attract potential suitors ahead of his 2025 release.

Indeed, the experienced Dane is poised to depart Old Trafford next June when his terms officially expire with the club.

That’s because, according to Fabrizio Romano, the Red Devils have not initiated talks with Eriksen regarding a potential extension, meaning ‘it’s likely’ he will bid the side farewell upon the culmination of the 2024/2025 campaign.

Yet, the news is unlikely to come as much of a surprise to supporters. While the midfielder has indeed proven to be a dependable figure when called upon this term, he’s now 32 years old and is far past the peak witnessed during his Tottenham Hotspur tenure – a time when United would’ve been better going all-out for his signature.

Having just made his seventh start in all competitions, Eriksen is already halfway to equalling his total starts from the entirety of 2023/2024 – a campaign in which he was forced to settle for a significantly reduced role when Kobbie Mainoo broke through into the first-team setup.

Eriksen enjoying significant upturn in form

In his nine appearances thus far, he has returned three goals and three assists; two goals and one assist came during United’s 7-0 thrashing over Barnsley in last month’s third-round Carabao Cup tie, after which he was hailed as ‘unbelievable’ bySjy Sports pundit – and ex-Spurs teammate – Michael Dawson. 

“He is unbelievable, he’s a gifted player, I’ve seen it with my own eyes on many occasions. He can see a pass, he brings calmness, he keeps the ball when you need to slow the game down, he can speed it up, he’s just a really, really intelligent footballer,” Dawson told the panel following the full-time whistle.

Last time out, Eriksen was deployed from the off against previous club Brentford, partnering fellow veteran Casemiro in the middle of the park. 

He proceeded to record an impressive 100 per cent long passing accuracy and 98 per cent regular passing accuracy while registering five passes into the final third, five defensive actions and creating four chances, per StatmanDave.

Such exploits would undoubtedly make him a welcome addition to most top-flight clubs.

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