Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent

Christian Eriksen has left Wolfsburg by mutual consent, just over three months after collapsing during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine.

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What happened. Christian Eriksen has left Wolfsburg by mutual consent, just over three months after collapsing during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine. His contract had been scheduled to run until June 2027.

• Eriksen had previously suffered a cardiac arrest during Denmark's Euro 2020 match against Finland in 2021.
• He joined Wolfsburg as a free agent a year ago after leaving Manchester United.
• Wolfsburg's managing director for sport, Dieter Hecking, said the decision about Eriksen's future had to be his.

“At the moment, it is important for me to be close to my family in Denmark. I'm pleased that we were able to find a solution together.”

— Christian Eriksen

Eriksen, who has not played since June, will now look for a new club.

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