Anderlecht’s ultimate trick is more realistic than expected: the purple and white team has many trump cards in its hands and Eriksen himself also has the advantage – Football News

Christian Eriksen’s arrival at RSC Anderlecht could certainly be seen as a statement. The 32-year-old Dane’s career may have been halted by heart problems, but Eriksen is simply not the Belgian’s preferred player under normal circumstances.

Moreover, Anderlecht has no chance of bringing the 134-time Danish international to Belgium. What’s more: if the choice were made today, the Belgian record champions would overtake Ajax.

That is if he can’t stay at Manchester United. “I’m entering my last season as a United player,” the Dane said earlier today. But is there a place for him in the English dressing room? Erik ten Hag seems to want to strengthen himself with other profiles.

Danish relationship…

First and foremost, there is of course the Danish connection in Astrid Park. With Eriksen’s compatriot Jesper Fredberg, he has a firm grip on the sporting reins. Furthermore, Anderlecht’s sporting director has already been working on the file for years. Since Eriksen’s heart attack, the two men have remained in contact.

..with emotional development

Anderlecht also have a second trump card with Brian Reimer. When it became clear that Eriksen could no longer stay at Internazionale FC – in Italy it is forbidden to play professional sports with a defibrillator – it was Brentford who gave the Dane a chance to continue.

Who was the assistant coach at that time? BeesWho is the Brentford player who has looked after Eriksen since day one? Brian Rimmer. Eriksen also hasn’t forgotten that it was his compatriot and current Anderlecht manager who offered him this new opportunity.

Great January

But this Danish connection to Lotto Park is not the only trump card Anderlecht has. Jan Vertonghen will also have plenty of contact with Eriksen these days. Or rather: both gentlemen have plenty of contact anyway.

Vertonghen and Eriksen played together for years at Ajax, then found each other again at Tottenham Hotspur. This bond of friendship was not expected in recent years. Needless to say, this will also play a role in Eriksen’s final decision.

What about Amsterdam’s interest?

Ajax are also interested in bringing Eriksen back to Amsterdam. At first glance, that could pose a problem for Anderlecht. The Danish midfielder played football at the Johan Cruyff Arena between 2009 and 2013 and laid the foundations for his career there.

But Eriksen also explains how the Dutch superpower has slipped into an unstable domestic rut in recent years. Moreover, all the politicians from that time have now left. Eriksen will no longer see many of his old acquaintances in the Netherlands.

Although there is still one important detail: the numbers. Manchester United would certainly want to cooperate in a permanent transfer or – as Anderlecht wants – a rental with an obligatory purchase option. Market transfer Eriksen’s market value is estimated at eight million euros, but Red Devils Satisfied with five million euros.

How much does Christian Eriksen earn at Manchester United?

Although it is of course no secret that Eriksen himself also needs to be paid. At Old Trafford, the Dane’s salary fluctuates around six million euros. This is of course not an option for Anderlecht.

But the midfielder himself is aware of this too. Moreover, he currently also prefers a move to Brussels. Would he be satisfied with a salary in the range of Jan Vertonghen’s?