Eriksen Leaves Wolfsburg to Return to Denmark

Christian Eriksen has terminated his Wolfsburg contract to be with his family in Denmark after a second on-field collapse.

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What happened. Christian Eriksen has left Wolfsburg by mutual agreement to return to Denmark with his family. The 34-year-old's career is uncertain after a second on-field collapse this summer.

• Eriksen joined Wolfsburg as a free agent after leaving Manchester United.
• He suffered a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020 and collapsed again in a national team friendly.
• Danish heart expert Henning Molgaard has advised him not to play again.

“Right now, it's important for me to be close to my family in Denmark.”

— Christian Eriksen

It remains to be seen whether Eriksen returns to the pitch, with medical experts warning against a comeback.

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