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Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent after June collapse

The 34-year-old Danish midfielder terminates his contract early to return home and undergo rehabilitation in Denmark.

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What to know

  • Christian Eriksen and VfL Wolfsburg have terminated his contract by mutual consent on September 23, 2026, three months after he collapsed during a Denmark-Ukraine friendly in June.
  • The 34-year-old will return to Denmark to undergo rehabilitation and be close to family, ending a contract that was originally set to run until June 2027.
  • Eriksen made 34 appearances for Wolfsburg in one season as a free agent, contributing three goals and 10 assists to the second-tier Bundesliga club.
  • The midfielder has a history of cardiac arrest; he previously collapsed during Euro 2020 and now plays with a pacemaker fitted.

Christian Eriksen Midfielder, VfL WolfsburgVfL Wolfsburg German second-tier Bundesliga clubDieter Hecking Wolfsburg Managing Director of Sport

Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent after June collapse
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    Wolfsburg managing director praises Eriksen's contributions

    Dieter Hecking, Wolfsburg's Managing Director of Sport, confirms the club granted Eriksen's request and acknowledges his impact despite his short tenure at the club.

    “He has already experienced and achieved a great deal during his extraordinary career. Despite his short time here, he has left a lasting impression on his teammates, our staff and the fans.”
    — Dieter Hecking

    • Wolfsburg terminate Christian Eriksen’s contract by mutual consent https://www. aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/23 /wolfsburg-terminate-christian-eriksens-contract-by-mutual-consent?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Europe News @ europe-news-AlJazeera

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    Wolfsburg and Eriksen terminate contract by mutual consent

    VfL Wolfsburg and Christian Eriksen agree to end his contract early, which was originally set to run until June 2027. The announcement comes three months after his collapse during the Denmark-Ukraine friendly.

    “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

    1. 7 outlets first by Yahoo Sports, 10h ago · also Al Jazeera, The Guardian Football, Guardian Sport, BBC, BBC Sport, BBC Football · read ↗

    2. 1 outlet Christian Eriksen's VfL Wolfsburg contract ended following mid-game collapse

      first by Yahoo Sports, 6h ago

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  3. background

    Eriksen announces return to Denmark for rehabilitation — In July, following the June collapse, Eriksen stated he would return to his native Denmark to undergo a rehabilitation programme.

  4. background

    Eriksen collapses during Denmark-Ukraine friendly — The 34-year-old midfielder suffered an on-pitch collapse during an international friendly match between Denmark and Ukraine, forcing the match to be abandoned.