Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen has indicated he has no plans to leave the club this summer.
Eriksen has entered the final year of his contract at United and was linked with an exit. However, the 32-year-old expects to see out his final year at Old Trafford.
He said (via the Manchester Evening News): “You want to play as much as possible. Obviously, there is a time and a place and I am not getting younger, but it doesn’t feel like I’m not getting younger.
“Mentally, I am still the same. But body-wise, in terms of games and how we play, sometimes it is good to have a rest. But I think it’s the same for everyone.
“To be able to perform to 100 percent you do sometimes need a rest. There were a lot of games with the Premier League and European games.
“I have one year left. I am a United player and for the last year as well.”
Eriksen’s first season at United saw him thrive alongside Casemiro, with the duo forming a formidable midfield partnership.
However, the pair lost pace and United must try to replace their ageing legs.
Eriksen saw his minutes drastically reduced last season. He featured in 22 Premier League games, which included only 12 starts.
He contributed just one goal and two assists.
The former Tottenham Hotspur ace is known for his exceptional vision and passing technique. He remains effective with set pieces and retains excellent technical skills.
His diminished pace makes it difficult for him to cover ground and press opponents effectively.
The increased competition with Kobbie Mainoo’s emergence and Mason Mount’s arrival push him further down the pecking order. All three are vying for the number eight position.
United are keen to bolster their midfield by signing Paris Saint-Germain’s Manuel Ugarte.
They decided against triggering Sofyan Amrabat’s buy clause but remain interested in bringing him back to Old Trafford on fresh terms.
Eriksen currently earns £150,000 per week at United. The Red Devils will ideally want to offload him to free up some space on the wage bill.
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