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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Phil Blanche

Wrexham chief reveals reason ex-Man United star rejected summer move to Hollywood-owned club

Wrexham’s chief executive, Michael Williamson, has revealed that Christian Eriksen initially turned down a summer approach from the club, primarily because the player did not wish for his story to be featured in their acclaimed documentary series.

The bold move by Wrexham, newly promoted to the Championship, came when Eriksen, whose heart stopped beating after suffering a cardiac arrest while playing for Denmark at Euro 2020, was a free agent following his departure from Old Trafford.

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