Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag breaks his silence on Christian Eriksen transfer

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has expressed his delight at adding attacking-midfielder Christian Eriksen to his squad, backing him to become a real crowd-pleaser at Old Trafford.

Eriksen, 30, was confirmed as United's second signing of the summer transfer window on Friday, joining the club on a free transfer. He has put pen to paper on a three-year deal.

The Danish international, who suffered a cardiac arrest just over a year ago at Euro 2020, got his career back on track after joining Brentford on a short-term deal in January. He made 11 appearances for the Bees, scoring one goal and grabbing four assists, playing a pivotal role in helping them avoid relegation.

Brentford offered the former Tottenham Hotspur star a new contract, but he turned down the offer in favour of a move to Old Trafford. And for Ten Hag, it is a decision that he could not be more pleased about, describing the Dane as a "magnificent player."

"He's an experienced player," Ten Hag told United's club website. "He plays in countries abroad, in Italy, in Holland, a long time in England, so he knows the Premier League.

"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.

"I think especially our strikers will also be happy because he's the one who can involve them in the game."

Ten Hag, following the addition of Tyrell Malacia almost a fortnight ago, made it clear that he wants to sign players who fit very specific criteria. He has said the same about Eriksen.

The United manager continued: "The fact that we've got him, we have him now in our squad, tells everything, because I think we were really selective. It was not