Pochettino Expects Eriksen to Stay at Tottenham Hotspur

DBasia.news –  Christian Eriksen became the target of Real Madrid and Manchester United in the transfer market this summer. Addressing the issue of the transfer, Mauricio Pochettino, manager of Tottenham Hotspur, hopes Eriksen does not leave Spurs.

Christian Eriksen opens the door away from Tottenham Hotspur in the 2019-2020 season. The player claimed to want to try a new challenge.

“I feel I am right in my career to try something new. I have the deepest respect for everything that has happened at Tottenham,” Eriksen said as reported by Extra Bladet.

Based on the news circulating, the player entered Real Madrid’s radar and Manchester United. Although, the two clubs have not cast an official offer on the Lilywhites.

“I will not be negative. However, I also want to say I want to try new challenges. I hope, there will be a resolution during the summer. That is the plan.”

Although Eriksen has stated his desire to leave. However, Mauricio Pochettino still hopes the flagship player will stay.

“I hope so. I think he is a great player. Eriksen is one of the great talents in football,” said Pochettino as reported by London Football.

“After five seasons working with him, I am sure of the way he plays. I hope he will survive,” added the Argentina manager.

Christian Eriksen is one of the key players in Tottenham Hotspur to win the 2018-2019 Champions League final. Unfortunately, Tottenham knocked out 2-0 from Liverpool in the top game. At present, the 27-year-old player’s contract has only one season left.