Reports & Rumours: Where Next for Christian Eriksen?

Tottenham Hotspur never wanted Christian Eriksen to leave as he remained one of their very best players right until his departure in January 2020. Eriksen ended up moving to Inter Milan for a low fee, but now that he is unable to play in Serie A due to laws surrounding his cardiac arrest from Italian lawmakers, his contract was terminated and he is now without a club and on the look with all clubs in Italy off the table.

A move for Spurs back in 2013 when they initially signed him was seen as a steal on one of Europe's most valuable youngsters. Now, at 29, it would be a move for one of the continent's most creative players completely for free and for a star who once upon a time boasted one of the Premier League's most impressive goal contribution outputs.

Eriksen was part of the Mauricio Pochettino sides that finished second twice in the Premier League and made it to the Champions League final in 2019. In total, he played 305 times for Spurs, scored 69 goals, and registered 90 assists in what was one of the most impressive stints a player has had with a Premier League club in the past decade, and the Dane soon reached legendary status with the club with not many able to bring in this goal contribution record during their Premier League days.

There's no reason Eriksen wouldn't want the move with the likes of Harry Kane still there along with the elite manager in Antonio Conte. However, should other clubs also come in for him, then time will tell, but in reality, just as Dele Alli's struggles continue, it makes sense for both club and player, and perhaps Eriksen's family as well with them spending seven years in London.

Another Premier League side that could take note of Eriksen's free transfer would be one of the wealthiest clubs in all of sport, Newcastle United. The club are in the most transitional period of all clubs in Europe right now, as they are facing a potential drop into the second tier but at the same time, just received clear aspirations to be one of Europe's leading clubs. So, where better to start than a Serie A-winning former Premier League star, Eriksen.

It's doubtful the Dane would push for the move given their stature in the Premier League and how he has a clear affection for his former club, Tottenham. Nevertheless, Newcastle are after a whole bunch of players with their newly-found wealth, and for Eriksen, he could be seen as their first superstar under the Saudi-backed owners.

It's doubtful we will see the move materialise from Eriksen's standpoint, but the Magpies will no doubt try.

There was a time last decade where Eriksen was one of Europe's most wanted youngsters and the likes of Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Barcelona all battled for his signature in the early 2010s. The Dane would soon join Spurs, however, following four sensational seasons learning in one of the most productive setups for a youngster.

In total, Eriksen played 162 games for the Eredivisie giants, scoring 32 goals and winning three league titles, the Johan Cruyff Sheild in 2013, and the KNVB Cup in 2010. With Ajax still winning the title most years in the Netherlands, Eriksen's previous excellent spell there, along with great players like Sebastian Haller and Dusan Tadic to work with, it would be a great move for the former Inter Milan man and one that the fans will too adore.

Middelfart G&BK is the local team of Eriksen, which he joined in 1995 at the incredible age of just four years old. He would spend 10 years at the side just around the corner from his house and move to Odense Boldklub in 2005 before being snatched up by Ajax in 2008.

The former Spurs man never played in his homeland, but despite this, he spent almost 14 years in the youth setups for two separate clubs and at 29 years old off the back of what happened, perhaps now is the time to return home.

Sadly for the Dane, Middelfart G&BK are in the second tier these days and Odense Boldklub usually operates outside of the top six, so Eriksen may look towards the leading sides in his homeland like FC Midtjylland, FC Copenhagen, and Brondby IF. No reports are suggesting he will do this, however.

• West Ham United, should Jesse Lingard not join
• Barcelona, due to their desire to get players in for cheap
• Borussia Dortmund, with Eriksen being linked their heavily during his Spurs days
• Everton, with the clear desire to get in better players