Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen says the transient nature of the game means people will soon forget what it was like to have Cristiano Ronaldo at the club.

The Portugal forward's contract was terminated in November after he criticised the club and said he had "no respect" for manager Erik ten Hag in an interview with Piers Morgan.

Eriksen said he was "sad" at the 37-year-old's departure.

"But football goes on," Eriksen said.

"You feel that the next game after, people will forget what it was like before and now our focus is really like he is not here.

"His legacy and his name at any club is special and for me to be fortunate to play with him in my career was very nice."