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Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg to be near family
The Danish midfielder departs by mutual consent three months after a health scare.
In brief
The Danish midfielder departs by mutual consent three months after a health scare. Eriksen prioritized family and recovery over completing his contract after collapsing during a Denmark friendly. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Eriksen exits Wolfsburg
Christian Eriksen has left Wolfsburg by mutual consent, just over three months after collapsing during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine in June.
Contract cut short
His deal with the German second-tier side was scheduled to run until June 2027, but both parties agreed to end it early.
Family comes first
Eriksen said it was important for him to be close to his family in Denmark at this time, and the club supported his decision.
“At the moment, it is important for me to be close to my family in Denmark.”
History of cardiac issues
Eriksen suffered cardiac arrest during Denmark's Euro 2020 match against Finland in 2021 and was fitted with an implantable defibrillator.
One year at Wolfsburg
Eriksen joined Wolfsburg as a free agent last year after leaving Manchester United and made 34 appearances for the German club.
Club wishes him well
Wolfsburg's sporting director said Eriksen left a lasting impression and the club supported his freedom to make the decision about his future.
“Despite his short time here, he has left a lasting impression on his team-mates, our staff and the fans.”
The short version
Eriksen prioritized family and recovery over completing his contract after collapsing during a Denmark friendly.
