Erik ten Hag believes that new signing Christian Eriksen will bring quality and experience to his Manchester United side.
The 30-year-old signed a three-year contract with the Reds on Friday after opting to join Ten Hag’s Reds over extending his stay with former side Brentford.
Eriksen’s move to the Bees proved the catalyst in Thomas Frank’s side beating the drop. In 11 games for the west Londoners, the Danish playmaker scored one goal and provided four assists.
In the ten games Eriksen started for the promoted side they picked up 22 points from a possible 30.
Eriksen has won the Eredivisie and Serie A titles and his winning mentality, quality and experience will only benefit Ten Hag’s dressing room.
Erik ten Hag reveals what qualities Christian Eriksen will bring to Manchester United
Speaking to the club’s website, Erik ten Hag reveals what qualities Christian Eriksen will bring to Manchester United.
The 52-year-old said: “He’s an experienced player. 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.”
Eriksen became Ten Hag’s second signing joining Tyrell Malacia who arrived from Feyenoord, but two days after Eriksen’s move was confirmed, United agreed a fee with Ajax for Lisandro Martinez.
Speaking on Eriksen’s arrival, the former Ajax manager added: “The fact we’ve got him, we have him now in our squad, tells everything, because I think we were really selective.
“It was not the point to get players in, but the right players in. I’m really happy that we succeeded with Christian Eriksen.”
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