Confirmed: Romano – ‘Magnificent’ Man Utd star is now planning to start ‘exploring his options’

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·18 de fevereiro de 2025

Confirmed: Romano – ‘Magnificent’ Man Utd star is now planning to start ‘exploring his options’

Among the quartet of Manchester United players departing as free agents this June is Christian Eriksen, who’ll pull the curtains on his Old Trafford career after three years.

It remains to be seen where the 33-year-old will take his exploits next, having already enjoyed stints in the Premier League, Eredivisie and Serie A, but one thing’s for sure – it won’t be with United.

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Fabrizio Romano has already confirmed the club’s stance on Eriksen’s contract and how his future now lies away from M16. Tom Heaton, Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof will also bid farewell upon the culmination of the campaign, while Harry Maguire had his one-year option activated, and Amad Diallo was awarded a new deal entirely.

“Christian Eriksen will soon start exploring options for his next chapter, as he’s set to leave Man United at the end of the season. His contract won’t be extended, and Eriksen will be a free agent in the summer,” said Romano on X/Twitter this morning.

Eriksen and Co. could kickstart a summer of outgoings at Old Trafford

Eriksen was one of of Erik ten Hag’s first acquisitions at United. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

For the United faithful, it comes as no surprise to see such senior players let go. Eriksen dropped significantly in the pecking order in his sophomore term due to the emergence of academy starlet Kobbie Mainoo. Now, with Manuel Ugarte also in the mix, his opportunities for minutes have reduced even further.

Across 2024/2025 in all competitions, the Danish veteran – hailed as ‘magnificent’ by ex-manager Erik ten Hag – has made 21 appearances, with 14 coming from the off. He’s featured in eight matches since Ruben Amorim took the reins last November and has been granted five starts under the new boss.

Along with Eriksen, you’d expect INEOS chiefs will be doing their utmost to offload his seasoned counterpart Casemiro, who remains the side’s highest earner on an unjustifiable £350,000 per week.