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'Not just the guy who had the heart attack' - Christian Eriksen opens up on incredible comeback from near death experience in emotional Man Utd farewell interview

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<p>Eriksen bid farewell to the Red Devils after a three-year stint at Old Trafford by <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-utd-player-ratings-vs-aston-villa-amad-diallo-bruno-fernandes-altay-bayindir/blt3a0af68dfaa267b5" target="_blank">scoring in his final game against Aston Villa</a> and one month later he reflected on his time at the club in an interview with in-house channel <em>MUTV</em>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The midfielder collapsed on the pitch during Denmark's game against Finland at the rescheduled European Championship and although he made a full recovery he was subsequently released by Inter. He took the first steps towards rebuilding his career on loan at Brentford before completing a permanent move to United in the summer of 2022.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>"I think I've proven that I'm the footballer, not the guy who just had a heart attack. I'm the footballer, and yeah, that's something I'm really proud of," <a href="https://www.manutd.com/en/videos/detail/christian-eriksen-farewell-interview-with-mutv-25-june-2025" target="_blank">Eriksen said</a>. "To prove a point that people out there who are who have a tough time – you can turn things around. I would say even the darkest times there'll be something positive with time and it'll be the same here with this club. Time will heal a lot of stuff, and then that's how we come back and bounce back."</p>

WHAT ERIKSEN SAID

<p>Eriksen won Carabao Cup in 2023 and FA Cup in 2024 with United while also reaching the 2023 FA Cup final and last season's Europa League final. He said: "There's been a lot of good memories, a lot of special games, a lot of special people I've met in my time here. Two trophies and, in between that, a few finals as well. I've really enjoyed my time and a huge thank you to the club, to the fans, to my team-mates. I've really felt at home from day one, me and my family, so it's going to be a special place in my heart, leaving here."</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>The 33-year-old is now a free agent and is searching for a new club after finishing his contract with the Red Devils. He has ruled out a return to his home country and is also not looking to remain in the Premier League. He said earlier this month: "I would rather get away from the Premier League. I feel I have had my turn in the Premier League, so I am looking outside the English borders. When I moved from Tottenham to Inter, it wasn’t the plan for me to go back to England. I’ve been there for three and a half years again since then, so you can never say never, but the priority is for me to leave."</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ERIKSEN?

'Not just the guy who had the heart attack' - Christian Eriksen opens up on incredible comeback from near death experience in emotional Man Utd farewell interview | Goal.com

Christian Eriksen has spoken of his pride in being able to turn his career around at Manchester United after suffering a heart attack in 2021.

&apos;Not just the guy who had the heart attack&apos; - Christian Eriksen opens up on incredible comeback from near death experience in emotional Man Utd farewell interview

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