Christian Eriksen set to return to his former club after Manchester United contract ends

According to recent reports, the Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen is set to return to his former club in pursuit of a coaching career. The reports suggest that Christian Eriksen will rejoin Ajax at the end of the campaign to begin his journey into coaching. The report stated that the Red Devils midfielder is expected to leave the club as his contract expires at the end of the campaign, with a return to Denmark appearing imminent. It read:

Eriksen, who spent five years at Ajax and came through their academy before joining Tottenham, wants to go to a club that would give him a pathway into coaching.

Eriksen, who has made over 600 professional appearances and has 142 Denmark caps, started his coaching badges last summer.

Eriksen joined Manchester United on a free transfer from Brentford after suffering an injury on international duty. He initially played a key role in the midfield pivot alongside Casemiro. However, under Ruben Amorim, his role has been limited. Despite staying injury-free, he has started only 19 out of a possible 34 games this season. In Manchester United colors, over three seasons, Eriksen has played over 72 Premier League games with 14 G/A to his name. 

In Ruben Amorim’s setup, Manuel Ugarte, Kobbie Mainoo, and Casemiro are the preferred choices in midfield, with Bruno Fernandes occupying the advanced role. As a result, Eriksen’s role has been reduced to that of a rotation option. His fall in the pecking order has also impacted discussions around a potential contract extension with the Old Trafford outfit.

If Eriksen were to return to Ajax, he would be guaranteed UEFA Champions League football, as the club is closing in on the league title following a remarkable turnaround after a disastrous previous season.

How are Ajax placed in the Eredivisie? 

Ajax have one league game remaining, but the title race remains intense with rivals PSV Eindhoven going toe to toe. Ajax will face Twente in their final fixture, while PSV Eindhoven will take on Sparta Rotterdam, making for a dramatic end to the season. Regardless of the final day antics, Ajax and PSV are set to get the Champions League group stage.