Manchester United star admits he’s “come to terms” with summer exit, Rúben Amorim won’t sign direct replacement

Christian Eriksen has admitted that he has come to terms with leaving Manchester United this summer one his contract at Old Trafford expires.

Manchester United are preparing for a major summer overhaul as they look to raise funds for Rúben Amorim’s rebuild by cashing in on player sales. With the Portuguese manager set to implement a high-intensity tactical system, the club is expected to part ways with several first-team players who do not fit his vision.

A busy transfer window awaits, with numerous departures anticipated. Victor Lindelöf and Christian Eriksen are among those set to leave, as their contracts expire at the end of the season.

Additionally, United plan to offload players currently out on loan, including Marcus Rashford, Antony, and Tyrell Malacia, with none expected to feature in Amorim’s long-term plans.

Senior players such as Casemiro are also likely to be moved on as the club seeks to reshape the squad with players more suited to Amorim’s style. With a focus on maximising sales and reinvesting wisely, United are set for one of their most significant squad overhauls in recent years.

Eriksen opens up on United summer exit

Speaking to Danish outlet TV Sport, Eriksen has now admitted that he has come to terms with the fact he will be departing United this summer, with the club yet to engage in talks with him over fresh terms.

After signing for United in 2022, Eriksen initially starred under Erik ten Hag alongside Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes. Still, his three-year deal will expire at the end of June, and he will become a free agent.

“I haven’t been told anything, and when I don’t, I assume that the collaboration will stop. That’s how I interpret it. Everyone knows that the contract expires, so I reckon there is only one way”, Eriksen said.

“I have come to terms with finding a new club. Where it will be, I don’t know yet, but I am free on the market, and I have not tried that before. I was also free after the cardiac arrest, but it was a slightly different situation.

“I still feel I have a few good years left abroad. Football-wise, I don’t feel I’m at the point where I want to move home to Denmark and play in the Superliga.”

Eriksen also ruled out a move to the United States this summer, stating: “The family will not travel that far.”

He concluded: “I haven’t seen anything I really want to try, so I’ll see what comes up and what suits me and the family.”

Amorim will not look for a direct Eriksen replacement

With Eriksen set to leave the club, it’s unlikely that United will look to sign a player who could be seen as a direct replacement for the Danish international.

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Eriksen is part of a genre of creative players who operate best as a central attacking midfielder, a position that is now void at Old Trafford amid Amorim’s 3-4-3 system.

Instead, once Eriksen departs and his space in the squad opens up for fresh talent, it’s more likely that United will look to either sign a player who can operate in one of the wide attacking midfield spots, or that can play a deeper role.

United have been linked with players such as Bryan Mbuemo and Matheus Cunha who could both fit the wide attacking roles, as well as players such as Adam Wharton who would complement the deeper positions within Amorim’s system.

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