‘Legends always welcome’ – Christian Eriksen trains with Ajax youth squad ahead of Brentford transfer
CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN is back at Ajax training with the youth squad ahead of a possible transfer to Brentford.
The 29-year-old was released by Inter Milan late last year after not being permitted to play in the Serie A with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator.
Eriksen had to be fitted with the ICD after at Euro 2020 during Denmark's opening group game against Finland.
Quick thinking from his captain Simon Kjaer and medical staff at the ground helped save Eriksen's life, who has since admitted he DIED for five minutes.
Since last summer's events, Eriksen has tested how much his heart can tolerate.
And he is confident he can continue his playing career at the highest level.
Ajax have invited their former player - who made his big breakthrough with them from 2010 to 2013 - back to train and regain fitness with the youth team whilst he looks for a new club.
Former Inter boss Antonio Conte has extended the same offer at Tottenham too.
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Ajax said: "Legends are always welcome.
"@ChrisEriksen8 is training with Jong Ajax this week. The Danish international is working to keep his fitness levels until he finds a new club."
Premier League newcomers Brentford are the most interested party in tying up a deal.
The strong Danish connection at the club with boss Thomas Frank, as well as a number of other first team members, makes the move a promising proposition.
Frank - who coached Eriksen whilst he was the Danish U17s coach 13 years ago - said: "I don’t know the exact numbers of players with heart issues but if they are mentally ready to return there is no reason why they shouldn’t continue.
"If they have passed every test they need to live the rest of their life normally, it is good for the player.
"Christian is a fantastic person and I’m sure he’ll handle a comeback well."
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