The 19-year-old has been linked with a host of Europe’s top clubs in recent weeks, after impressing for Ajax this season.
Eriksen has had two trials with the Blues, but were never offered a deal with the club.
“Chelsea thought he was too weak and not that great,” said Thomas Eriksen, the player’s father, according to the Daily Mail.
“They wanted him to have a third trial – but I said no to that. They had time to consider him.
“But it suited us just fine because it was not the right place for him. The English mentality does not work, they are completely cold with the way they deal with players.
“If there is one player from the youth team that goes to the first team they are happy. They are indifferent to all the rest.
“The training facilities are good – but kids should not go there.”
