The clamour for Manchester United to sign Christian Eriksen gathered pace when Brentford visited Old Trafford in May – and that clamour has now become a reality.
While the match itself was largely meaningless and had a true end of season feel, Eriksen was arguably the best player on the park – even if his side were soundly beaten by United.
The 30-year-old showed he was still capable of playing at the top level, an incredible feat for someone who had suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch at Euro 2020, as he demonstrated his vision, wide array of passing and the ability to dictate from the middle of the pitch.
That 90 minutes at Old Trafford was a perfect illustration of his short spell at Brentford, who he joined in January after having his contract terminated at Inter Milan in December.
Manchester United officially announced the signing of Christian Eriksen on Friday afternoon
The midfielder was hugely impressive when Brentford faced United at Old Trafford in May
Eriksen drew admirers not just for the fact he was back playing – a remarkable achievement in itself – but for the way he controlled games for Thomas Frank’s side.
It was no wonder Brentford were desperate to keep him. The Bees offered him a contract to stay in West London, but the Danish star has instead signed for Manchester United and joined Erik ten Hag’s revolution.
Eriksen on Friday became United’s second signing under the Dutchman after agreeing a three-year contract at Old Trafford until 2025.
He will not be joining the remainder of the club’s pre-season tour of Australia which only has another week to run, and will work on his fitness at Carrington instead.
Here, Sportsmail looks at his potential role at United, how his arrival has been received by the fans and why he may have a point to prove.
Where will Eriksen fit in?
United have been crying out for depth in midfield for years, a need exacerbated by the departures of Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic, Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard this summer.
The signing of Eriksen gives the Red Devils another option and adds a touch of class to a much-maligned midfield unit.
The Danish international suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch during Euro 2020 last summer
Eriksen signs for United 13 months after collapsing on the pitch while playing for his country
Eriksen has adapted his game over time, regularly coming deeper to pick up the ball for Brentford and his passing and creativity from those areas will be an asset for…