Ajax midfielder Christian Eriksen says he is flattered by the comments made by Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.
The Scottish manager praised the young Dane after the Europe League win over Ajax, hinting that United could make a move for the player in the future.
“He’s a good player – a typical Ajax player who is good on the ball – but we already knew that,” Ferguson told TV3+.
“We have many young players at the club, but we are always looking for talent. It’s impossible to predict.”
The player, who turned 20 this week, was happy to receive praise from such an influential figure in world football.
“It is great to hear and an honour to hear him saying positive things about me, especially as it’s not just come from any old manager,” Eriksen told Ekstra Bladet.
“It’s something I have to get used to. I would say that he is one of the game’s greatest managers.”
The player then confirmed that he was interested in playing for a bigger club in the future.
“I want to play for a big club at some point, of course, but right now I am not dreaming of anything so big. My dream is for now only about Ajax.”
Despite his fragile age, Eriksen is already considered a key player for both club and country and he already has 20 Denmark caps to his name.
The creative midfielder featured at the 2010 World Cup and is expected to make a big impact at the Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine.
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