Man Utd complete Eriksen signing

Manchester United have completed the signing of Christian Eriksen on a three-year deal following a rigorous medical.

The 30-year-old has strengthened Erik ten Hag's midfield options at Old Trafford after opting against remaining at Brentford, where he enjoyed an impressive stint on loan last season.

Denmark international Eriksen will not join United's pre-season tour of Australia due to the long flight involved from the UK.

The move sees Eriksen reunite with Ten Hag, who helped facilitate the midfielder's return from the cardiac arrest he suffered at Euro 2020 inviting him to train with Ajax during his rehabilitation.

United were patient in their pursuit of Eriksen and put no pressure on the midfielder for a decision, as they understood his choice would be based on more than just football.

Eriksen was settled in London with his family at Brentford, but has been attracted by the prospect of working under Ten Hag and being part of United's new era under the Dutchman.

Sky Sports News senior reporter Melissa Reddy:

"Eriksen and Man Utd had a verbal agreement, which was subject to a medical.

"He's had a very successful, very rigorous check-up, and now they have announced a three-year deal, which everyone is really happy about because Ten Hag was quite keen to fortify his midfield options.

"It felt like that area has been dragging, especially with the Frenkie de Jong pursuit, but this gets them closer to what Ten Hag wants, which is technically gifted players that can control a game with the ball."

Sky Sports' Sam Blitz:

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