Big surprise: Bayer Leverkusen wants to sign Christian Eriksen

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·9 settembre 2025

Big surprise: Bayer Leverkusen wants to sign Christian Eriksen

Another Dane at Bayer Leverkusen.

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Bayer Leverkusen is reportedly exploring the possibility of signing veteran midfielder Christian Eriksen, who has been without a club since departing Manchester United this summer.

According to the Daily Express, the potential appointment of Kasper Hjulmand as Bayer's new head coach could prove instrumental in convincing the 33-year-old Dane to make the move to the Bundesliga.

🚨Christian Eriksen remains without a club after leaving Manchester United. Following a failed approach from Wrexham, concerns about his career grow as he trains with Malmö. Denmark's coach has excluded him from the national squad, raising doubts about… 👉https://t.co/EwLdigfucV
– sabato 6 settembre 2025

Eriksen shares a strong existing relationship with the former Denmark national team manager, which may work in Leverkusen's favor.

What a journey it's been for Christian Eriksen since suffering a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020: ▫️ Dec. 2021: Wasn't allowed to play in Serie A due to his implanted defibrillator and had his Inter contract terminated ▫️ Jan. 2022: Trained with Ajax reserves to build up fitness ▫️
– domenica 16 giugno 2024

The experienced playmaker contributed 5 goals and 6 assists in 35 appearances across all competitions for Manchester United last season before becoming a free agent upon the expiration of his contract.