Erik ten Hag breaks silence on Christian Eriksen transfer and Man Utd "advantage"

Erik ten Hag believes Christian Eriksen will give Manchester United an "advantage" this season after the Denmark international joined the club on a free transfer last week.

The 30-year-old has penned a three year contract at the Red Devils after impressing during a short-term spell at Brentford last term, where he scored once and chipped in with four assists in 11 matches. It has been just over a year since Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020, but the midfielder is raring to continue his progress following a highly successful six months at the Bees.

United fought off stiff competition from Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford for his signature, while Leicester City were interested in the player. Eriksen has also won league titles at Ajax and Inter Milan and Ten Hag insists his experience will be vital as the Red Devils look to compete in multiple competitions.

"He's an experienced player. He plays in countries abroad, in Italy, in Holland, a long time in England, so he knows the Premier League," Ten Hag told United's official website.. "It's an absolute advantage that we have him in."

"I think he is a magnificent football player and I think the fans will enjoy watching him, because he’s creative, he has ideas," he added. "I think especially our strikers will also be happy because he’s the one who can involve them in the game."

Eriksen became United's second summer signing after Tyrell Malacia joined the club from Feyenoord in a deal worth around £15m earlier in the month. Lisandro Martinez is set to become their third arrival after it was announced a £55m move from Ajax has been agreed on Sunday.

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"The fact that we've got him, we have him [Eriksen] now in our squad,