Christian Eriksen has left Wolfsburg by mutual consent, with the Denmark midfielder choosing to return closer to his family after a difficult period in his career.
The 34-year-old had been contracted to the German second-tier club until June 2027 but has not played since June. Eriksen joined Wolfsburg as a free agent last year after leaving Manchester United and made 34 appearances for the club.
His departure comes just over three months after he collapsed during Denmark’s friendly against Ukraine. Eriksen had previously suffered a cardiac arrest during Denmark’s opening Euro 2020 match against Finland in Copenhagen in 2021.
“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,” Eriksen said.
“My time in Wolfsburg was marked by many highs and lows. I know that the club is now in good hands as it aims to make its way back to the Bundesliga, and I am convinced that a successful future lies ahead.”
Eriksen’s decision brings an end to his brief spell with Wolfsburg, having arrived after a decade that included spells with Ajax, Tottenham, Inter Milan, Brentford and Manchester United.
He remains one of Denmark’s most experienced players, with 151 international appearances, but his future in the game is now uncertain following his latest setback.
Wolfsburg’s managing director for sport, Dieter Hecking, said the club had respected Eriksen’s wish to leave.
“It was clear that the decision about his future had to be Christian’s,” Hecking said. “We wanted to give him that freedom in this particular situation and have now agreed to his request to terminate the contract.”
He added that Eriksen had made a lasting impression despite spending only one season at the club.
“He has left a lasting impression on his team-mates, our staff and the fans,” Hecking said.
For Eriksen, the immediate priority is clear: being close to home and family in Denmark after another challenging chapter in a career that has repeatedly defied expectation.
