Brentford sign for former Tottenham and Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen

After collapsing on the field during Denmark’s first game at Euro 2020, many feared for Christian Eriksen’s life and career. But while the 29-year-old recovered and was fitted with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator device (ICD) to prevent further episodes, it meant that his footballing career in Italy couldn’t continue. The Serie A rules prevent players with an ICD from playing and thus after months of problems, Inter mutually terminated the Dane’s contract.

The move has stunned a few fans and critics alike, but it offers the Danish midfielder a chance to show the world that he still play at his best. That is exactly what Bees’ boss Thomas Frank believes and the Dane revealed that he is overjoyed to be coaching a player like Eriksen.

“We have taken an unbelievable opportunity to bring a World Class player to Brentford. He hasn’t trained with a team for seven months but has done a lot of work on his own. He is fit but we will need to get him match fit and I am looking forward to seeing him work with the players and staff to get back towards his highest level.

“At his best, Christian has the ability to dictate games of football. He can find the right passes and is a goal threat. He also has very, very good set piece delivery, both from corners and direct free kicks. He is a player you can find with the ball, and he will come up with a solution to the problem in front of him. Christian will also bring experience of top level football to the Club. I expect him to have an impact in the dressing room and at the Training Ground.”