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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Christian Eriksen wants three more elite years but open to ending in park football

Christian Eriksen during a Manchester United pre-season training session in Los Angeles.
Christian Eriksen at Manchester United training in Los Angeles. He says the fitness demands are higher than they were 10 years ago. Photograph: Ash Donelon/Manchester United/Getty Images

Christian Eriksen wants to play for the next three years at the highest level but the Manchester United midfielder admits he may in time countenance dropping to a lower standard – potentially even into park football. The Dane signed for United in July 2022 and his contract expires in June.

Last season he made 12 Premier League starts and 10 substitute appearances, scoring once and making two assists. His involvement was limited in part by the emergence of Kobbie Mainoo. I want to play as long as possible,” the 32-year-old said.

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