Manchester United have completed the signing of Denmark international Christian Eriksen on a three-year deal.
Eriksen had become a free agent following his short-term stay with Brentford, who were keen to keep hold of the playmaker.
Several other teams also want to move for Eriksen, including his former club Tottenham.
But Man United announced his arrival on Friday.
Eriksen said: “Manchester United is a special club, and I cannot wait to start.”
It marks a remarkable step for Eriksen, who was brought back to life on the pitch after suffering a cardiac arrest when playing for Denmark against Finland at the European Championship in June 2021.
Such rules do not apply in the Premier League, though, and Brentford offered the 30-year-old a route back into the game in January on a deal until the end of the 2021-22 campaign.
Eriksen made a significant impact by scoring once and assisting four more goals in 11 league appearances.
As he helped Brentford, who had been out of form before his arrival, stay up.
To highlight Eriksen’s importance, he created 30 chances following his Bees bow in March.
With only Martin Odegaard (38) and Kevin De Bruyne (42) topping that in the division.
Indeed, between making his debut on March 5 and the end of the season.
Only six Premier League teams earned more points than Thomas Frank’s side (22 from 11 games).
That form led to a recall to the Denmark national side in March.
And Eriksen scored in his first two games back against the Netherlands and Serbia.
Frank remained hopeful Eriksen could persuade him to sign a new deal with Brentford, but that was not the case.
Eriksen becomes United’s second window signing following the arrival of full-back Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord.
He can revitalise his career at Old Trafford and help Man United to get on top once again.
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