Published 13:34 IST, August 12th 2020

Christian Eriksen backs former club Tottenham to 'take care' of new signing Hojbjerg

Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen has backed former club Tottenham to look after their new signing and fellow Danish midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

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Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen has sent out a special mess of luck and success to Danish midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg as well as to Tottenham Hotspur after Hojbjerg signed for his former club. 25-year-old midfielder had been linked with a move to rth London since January this year. Putting an end to speculation, Dane has finally signed a five-year contract to play under Jose Mourinho. 

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Christian Eriksen's mess to Hojbjerg and Tottenham  

Christian Eriksen left Tottenham in January transfer window this year in search of a new challenge with Antonio Conte's plans well suited for Danish midfielder. Eriksen wished luck to his Danish teammate Hojbjerg for his new stint with his former club. After four successful seasons with Southampton, Hojbjerg decided to take a step furr in his professional career with Tottenham move. Christian Eriksen tweeted: "Spurs, I kw you kw how to take good care of Danes. So I'm sure you will do same with Hojbjerg. Good luck." 

Speaking after putting pen to paper on Tottenham contract, Hojbjerg claimed that he wanted a club where he could continue to excel for several years to come.  former Saints man feels that Tottenham are  ideal club to fulfil that wish. He stated that he is excited and proud to have signed for Tottenham, furr lauding players, manr as well as setup at club. 

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Hojbjerg's controversy at Southampton

Besides Southampton, Hojbjerg has also played for likes of Bayern Munich and Schalke 04. Having joined Southampton in 2016, he mand 134 appearances across all competitions, while registering five goals during this period. His time with Saints revolved around controversy. midfielder was appointed club captain in December 2018 but was later stripped off it in June this year after he publicly spoke of his desire to leave club. 

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Christian Eriksen joined Inter in January 

Meanwhile, Christian Eriksen was one of important pillars at Tottenham having spent seven seasons in rth London. playmaker, however, failed to get his hands on any silverware during his time with Spurs. When his contract was set to end in June this year Eriksen decided to join Antonio Conte's project at Inter Milan in January. Inter are currently fighting for silverware in Europa League.

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Im courtesy: Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg Twitter

13:34 IST, August 12th 2020