Christian Eriksen played for Manchester United from July 2022 to June 2025, making 107 appearances and scoring 8 goals in all competitions. In that time United won the 2023 League Cup – he was part of the squad but missed the final through injury – and the 2024 FA Cup. These are his three seasons at Old Trafford: the move, the injury, the trophies and a farewell penalty in May 2025.
Christian Eriksen joins Manchester United in July 2022
After his half-season at Brentford, where he made 4 league assists in 11 games, Eriksen was a free agent again. On 15 July 2022 Manchester United confirmed he had signed a three-year contract. He took the number 14 shirt and arrived the same summer as new manager Erik ten Hag. His comeback before the move is covered on Christian Eriksen at Brentford.
He made his debut on the opening day, 7 August 2022, in a 2-1 home defeat by Brighton, and scored his first United goal on 13 November 2022 in a 2-1 win at Fulham.
First season under Erik ten Hag – and the Reading injury
Eriksen quickly became a regular in ten Hag’s midfield. He played 44 games in all competitions in 2022–23 – his highest total in a season since 2018–19 at Tottenham – and, according to ESPN, made 8 Premier League assists, the most of his three United seasons.
In January 2023 he was hurt by an Andy Carroll challenge in United’s 3-1 FA Cup win over Reading. The club said the ankle injury would probably keep him out until late April or early May, and ten Hag publicly criticised the tackle.
The 2023 League Cup and the FA Cup final
On 26 February 2023 Manchester United won the League Cup (EFL Cup) 2-0 against Newcastle at Wembley. Eriksen had played in the competition but was injured for the final, so he counts as part of the winning squad without having played on the day. He returned in April 2023 as a substitute in a 2-0 win over Everton, and in June United lost the FA Cup final to Manchester City.
Winning the FA Cup in 2024
His second season brought fewer games: 28 appearances and 1 goal in all competitions in 2023–24. It still ended with a trophy. On 25 May 2024 Manchester United beat Manchester City 2-1 in the FA Cup final at Wembley, with goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo. Eriksen was an unused substitute, but the 2023–24 FA Cup is among his honours.
In 2023 he also received the Laureus Comeback of the Year award. With Denmark he played every minute of the 2022 World Cup group stage, scored against Slovenia at Euro 2024 and, against Serbia on 25 June 2024, won his 133rd cap to pass Simon Kjær as Denmark’s most-capped men’s player (Christian Eriksen and Denmark).
Last season: van Nistelrooy, Amorim and the 2025 Europa League final
In autumn 2024 ten Hag left, Ruud van Nistelrooy took over on an interim basis and Ruben Amorim was then appointed. Eriksen played 35 games and scored 5 goals in 2024–25, his most productive season in front of goal at the club. United reached the Europa League final in Bilbao on 21 May 2025, where his old club Tottenham won 1-0. Eriksen was an unused substitute – six years after losing the Champions League final with Spurs (Christian Eriksen at Tottenham).
Farewell with a penalty against Aston Villa on 25 May 2025
In May 2025 United confirmed that Eriksen, Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelöf would leave when their contracts ended (manutd.com). His last game was the 2-0 win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford on 25 May 2025, in which he scored a penalty. The contract expired on 30 June 2025. His wages were never published; media reported about £150,000 a week, an unconfirmed figure (Christian Eriksen’s salary).
According to Goal and Tipsbladet, his agent turned down Wrexham that summer and there was interest from MLS and Saudi Arabia, but the agent said Eriksen wanted to stay in a major Western European league. In September 2025 he joined VfL Wolfsburg (Christian Eriksen at Wolfsburg).
| Season | Premier League (apps/goals) | All competitions (apps/goals) | Premier League assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 28/1 | 44/2 | 8 |
| 2023–24 | 22/1 | 28/1 | 2 |
| 2024–25 | 23/1 | 35/5 | 2 |
| Total | 73/3 | 107/8 | 12 |
Sources: Wikipedia (games and goals), ESPN (assists).
Christian Eriksen at Manchester United: FAQ
When did Christian Eriksen play for Manchester United?
From 15 July 2022, when he joined on a free transfer after Brentford, until his contract expired on 30 June 2025. His last game was against Aston Villa on 25 May 2025.
What did Christian Eriksen win with Manchester United?
The 2024 FA Cup and the 2023 League Cup. In the League Cup he was part of the squad but missed the final against Newcastle with an ankle injury.
How many goals did Christian Eriksen score for Manchester United?
8 goals in 107 games in all competitions, 3 of them in the Premier League. The last was a penalty against Aston Villa on 25 May 2025.
What number did Christian Eriksen wear at Manchester United?
Number 14, in all three seasons at Old Trafford.
Why did Christian Eriksen leave Manchester United?
His three-year contract expired in summer 2025 and was not extended. United confirmed his departure in May 2025, and in September 2025 he signed for VfL Wolfsburg.
Did Christian Eriksen play in the 2024 FA Cup final?
No. He was on the bench when United beat Manchester City 2-1 at Wembley on 25 May 2024 but did not come on.