The Danish midfielder leaves San Siro after almost two years to revive his career.
Inter Milan have confirmed a mutual agreement with Christian Eriksen to end the midfielder’s contract.
Eriksen’s departure was a foregone conclusion after medics fitted him with a heart-starting device upon suffering a cardiac arrest while representing the Danish national team at Euro 2020.
Rules in Italy prevent footballers with such a device from playing, meaning he would always need to leave the country to continue his career.
Inter bid farewell
“Now Inter have confirmed the news, and assured that the ‘unbreakable bond’ between Eriksen and the club will always remain in one touching final tribute,” read the club’s farewell message.
“We can still remember that moment, of excitement mixed with expectation. When you’re waiting for something you know will be good, you almost want to wait a bit longer so you can enjoy it more.
“28 January 2020: the curtains were raised at La Scala theatre, the stage where first appearances are always special. And when class met elegance, Christian Eriksen and Inter, it couldn’t be anything but special. There was the Danish maestro weaving his magic in our midfield.
“The thud of the ball striking the bar melted into the ‘ohhh’ of amazement from the Nerazzurri faithful as Christian fired off a rocket free kick from a ridiculous distance, mere centimetres away from glory. From that moment, we knew this was a composer of the finest music.
“We shared moments of class, battles, unexpected goals, like when he scored straight from the corner flag against Napoli, along with a few disappointments, like in the summer of that interminable 2019/20 season, when we went on a magnificent run, only to just miss out.
“Another free-kick, another derby, in the Coppa Italia. An iconic moment in Inter’s recent history. A splendid, crucial strike – not just to send us through to the next round, but also to give renewed energy to the story of Christian and Inter, a bond which grew stronger game after game.
“Christian was a key figure in our march to the Scudetto – a team effort which Eriksen contributed to with his vision, intuition, passing, assists and goals, including some big ones. Against Napoli. Against Crotone, in what ultimately clinched the title. Then another delightful free-kick to celebrate the title at San Siro on the last day of the season.
“That is our final, happy, wistful memory of Christian on the pitch in an Inter shirt. Because sometimes life takes a turn for the unexpected and sends you down a path you didn’t imagine. Every Inter fan, every football fan, looked on in silence, hoping for Christian. Seeing him back in Appiano Gentile with his team-mates, as Italian champions, was a joy to behold and one we will never forget.
“Although Inter and Christian are now parting ways, the bond shall never be broken. The good times, the goals, the victories, those Scudetto celebrations with fans outside San Siro – all this will remain forever in Nerazzurri history.
“All the best, Chris!”
What’s the latest with Eriksen?
The 29-year-old hasn’t played football since he collapsed in Denmark’s Euro 2020 opener against Finland on June 12.
He returned to Odense Boldklub, a Danish club he represented in his youth, this month to train, hoping to get back to full fitness ahead of the January transfer window.
Eriksen, who still had another two years left on his Inter contract, leaves with eight goals and three assists to his name in 60 appearances for the club following his €27 million arrival from Tottenham in January 2020.
The midfielder helped Inter win a first Serie A title in over a decade last season.
📸 | CHRIS
ALL THE BEST, @ChrisEriksen8!
We've experienced some unforgettable moments together 🖤💙 pic.twitter.com/b7HrUzh8WO
— Inter 🏆🇮🇹 (@Inter_en) December 17, 2021
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