Brentford offered Christian Eriksen a long-term contract and they are now waiting for his answer.
The bees have been in talks with the Danish national team player for several weeks about extending his successful stay in West London.
Eriksen returned to football with them after a heart attack last year, signing a short-term contract from January until the end of the season.
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Brentford manager Thomas Frank says this is a situation where everyone is getting around the future of Christian Eriksen at the club.
He is considered to feel calm again in London and comfortable in the club, where he is surrounded by fellow Danes, including head coach Thomas Frank.
However, Eriksen said that he wants to play in the Champions League again and was intrigued by the comments of Tottenham boss Antonio Conte about a potential return to the club.
It is questionable whether Eriksen has returned to the level necessary to enter the first Italian VI, and the Spurs have already committed to Rodrigo Bentancourt, who occupies the same position in Conte’s system.
Eriksen would undoubtedly be an advantage for the team, but, at the age of 30 and after the ordeal, he wants to play regular games, which Brentford can give him.
Other clubs are interested, but Brentford hopes that this and the strong roots he left in London will give them an advantage in the race.
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One of the stories of the season was Eriksen’s return to professional football. And there was no turning back when he went out on the field. Brentford have won more (seven) in 10 games he has started than in 28 games he has not started (six) and their goal ratio has doubled.
Eriksen was third in the division in terms of created chances and is moving into the last third since his first start on March 5. Whether staying or leaving, Brentford must find another player who can link defense and attack.
Eriksen: It was a difficult year, but I am so glad to be back
Eriksen has been thinking about his return to health for almost a year after experiencing cardiac arrest playing for Denmark against Finland at Euro 2020, saying he was “so pleased to be back”.
Denmark trained on Thursday ahead of the opening of its UEFA League of Nations campaign against France’s defending champions Paris.
The 30-year-old midfielder has played two matches for his country since joining Premier League side Brentford in late January, scoring both the Netherlands and Serbia, while helping the bees solidify the finish.
“I think the first miracle started when they saved me on the field, that’s the first thought,” he said. “Afterwards, there was obviously a lot of communication with the doctors, examinations in the hospital and gaining awareness to return to play football.
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Brentford midfielder Christian Eriksen and Soccer AM’s Tubes share their stories of what they went through when they had a heart attack and when they woke up in a hospital bed.
“The first thought, of course, was to return to a normal life, to be a dad, to be a boy, to be a family man, and then came football. Luckily, the doctors didn’t say or see anything that would stop me from coming back and being fully ready to play again.
“It was a trip, but as you said, last year was difficult, but it is a beautiful year to come back and play football again. It’s something I wanted to do when I could, so I’m glad to be back. “
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