Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen has revealed that he became “the black sheep” during his contract stalemate at Tottenham Hotspur.
The Dane recently upped sticks in north London to join the Serie A high-flyers, which brought an end to his six-and-a-half-year stint in the Premier League.
Christian Eriksen Was the ‘Black Sheep’ at Tottenham Hotspur
From Spurs Hero to Villain
Eriksen hit the ground running in England and became a fan-favourite at Spurs, establishing himself as the side’s linchpin, crucial to how the team played. However, all of that seems to have disappeared following the Dane’s multiple contract stand-offs and claiming he “wanted a new challenge” in the summer.
In an interview with BBC Sport, Eriksen said: “If you have a short contract, you will be the black sheep. Of course, I did the interview. I was very honest. I felt I had to be honest.
“I didn’t want to hide like a lot of players do. Everyone is different. I was honest. I wanted to say it out loud”, he added.
“I did get the blame for a lot of stuff, for being the bad guy. I read I was the bad person in the changing room. That ever since I said I wanted to leave, it was no good me being there.
Relieved to Silence the Background Noise
The uncertainty around Christian Eriksen’s future had begun when the Dane was entering his prime years: coincidentally, when Tottenham were at their best. For Eriksen, he will no doubt be happy to silence the rumours after sealing his Italian switch.
“Yes. England, for the last few years, was very hectic. After what I said in the summer, it was just about ‘when is he going to leave?’ Every game it was ‘Is he leaving? Is he not leaving?’ Of course, a lot of people were speaking about it.
“The fans you see on the street were like ‘Thank you, goodbye and good luck’. But I was still there. It was a bit weird. In my head and for my body, it is good that I am in a new place and I can start again.”
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