# Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg to be near family

> The Danish midfielder departs by mutual consent three months after a health scare.
- Title: Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg to be near family · BBC Sport
- Summary: The Danish midfielder departs by mutual consent three months after a health scare. Eriksen prioritized family and recovery over completing his contract after…
- Keywords: christian eriksen, wolfsburg, denmark, cardiac arrest, contract termination, football, bundesliga, manchester united, health recovery, sports, Eriksen, leaves
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cm5yezn8w4xdo
- Published: 2026-09-23T16:47:34.622+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: christian eriksen, wolfsburg, denmark, cardiac arrest, contract termination, football, bundesliga, manchester united, health recovery, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Eriksen prioritized family and recovery over completing his contract after collapsing during a Denmark friendly.