Christian Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent after on-pitch collapse
Christian Eriksen has left VfL Wolfsburg by mutual consent following his cardiac arrest during a Denmark friendly against Ukraine in June.
Contract termination details
The midfielder and the German side agreed to end his deal early. His contract was originally scheduled to run until June 2027. Eriksen made 34 appearances for the club since joining as a free agent last year.
Player statement on departure
Eriksen said it is important for him to be close to his family in Denmark. He noted that his time at Wolfsburg included many highs and lows. The player expressed confidence that the club will return to the Bundesliga.
Club response to exit
Dieter Hecking, Wolfsburg managing director for sport, stated the decision belonged to Christian Eriksen. He added that the striker left a lasting impression on teammates and staff. The club granted the request to terminate the agreement.
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