Manchester United told how Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes will pair up
Wes Brown has praised the signing of Christian Eriksen, believe that he will add quality to Manchester United's squad in the attacking midfield positions. United completed the signing of Eriksen on a three-year contract until 2025 and he became their second summer signing after Tyrell Malacia.
Denmark international Eriksen was a free agent after leaving Brentford and United have now reinforced their attack with a playmaker who shone in the Premier League during his six years with Tottenham. The club have since followed the signing with the addition of Lisandro Martinez from Ajax.
Eriksen flew into England last week for a stringent medical after suffering a cardiac arrest while playing for Denmark against Finland in the European Championship last summer. United manager Erik ten Hag encountered Eriksen at Ajax at the start of the year when he trained with his former club to build up match fitness.
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"I absolutely love that signing,” ex United star Brown told MUTV. “What a fantastic player. A quality player. He’s also done it in the Premier League. I’m so happy that one’s gone through and he’s going to be a big part of this squad now.
"When he went to Brentford, I’m telling you now he changed their team. He brought that extra little bit of quality, whether it was delivering into the box or could see a pass. He can keep the ball and he’s not scared of the ball as well. He came back into the Premier League and has done really well..
Brown believes Eriksen will also add versatility to the United squad, and depth in Ten Hag's squad.
"He’s got the experience [to play in attacking midfield or deeper],” he added. “We all know he plays a little bit higher, where