Published 12:18 IST, December 24th 2020

Inter Milan chief confirms Christian Eriksen exit talks after nightmare stint at San Siro

Inter Milan CEO Giuseppe Marotta has confirmed the Christian Eriksen exit talks, insisting that the Dane has been put up on the January transfer list.

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Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen joined Inter Milan from Tottenham Hotspur in January in search of a new challenge. But his pursuit of a new challenge has spelt furr trouble for him as he is yet to establish himself under Antonio Conte at San Siro, as he rounds off a year in Serie A. Amid rumours of an early exit in January transfer window, Inter Milan chief Giuseppe Marotta has sent out a brutal statement on same. 

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Eriksen transfer confirmed by Inter Milan CEO Marotta 

Inter Milan chief spoke to Sky Sports Italia, during which he confirmed Eriksen transfer talks. Marotta asserted that Dane is on club's transfer list in coming transfer window. Eriksen is t functional to club's plans and it would be better for him to find a new club soon, said club chief. 

However, Marotta denies any conflict with player. He claims club has never doubted former Tottenham midfielder's commitment and professionalism. club's decision to put him up on transfer list wasn't an insult or punishment for him, clarified Marotta. 

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Eriksen demands exit, says Marotta 

"It’s just a situation that has developed and it’s only fair he goes where he can play more regularly", said Inter chief. This isn't however first time that Marotta has spoken on Eriksen transfer. Back in vember, Marotta, while speaking to DAZN, confirmed that 28-year-old was asking to be sold. 

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Following his appeal to leave, Conte responded in an expansive fashion. former Chelsea boss stated he wouldn't want to have a player in squad who is keen on being sold, as revealed by Marotta. "We will make right evaluations. At moment he's available and Conte is using him in a way that is respectful of club."

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Why did Eriksen leave Tottenham? Eriksen next club update?

Although re's clarity on his future move, some reports in England suggest that Arsenal are keen on landing him at Emirates. Eriksen's search for a new challenge, which propelled him to leave Tottenham after a successful stint in rth London, has fired back adversely. Eriksen ws, reportedly estimated at £100,000 a week will, however, play a key role in his future move.  

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12:18 IST, December 24th 2020