Christian Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg after early contract termination by mutual consent

Christian Eriksen has parted ways with Wolfsburg after the German club confirmed his contract has been terminated nine months early by mutual consent, allowing the midfielder to return home to Denmark.

The 34-year-old playmaker joined the Bundesliga outfit on a two-year deal following his departure from Manchester United last year. He featured in 34 matches across all competitions, recording three goals and nine assists during a turbulent campaign that saw Wolfsburg suffer relegation.

Eriksen's decision to cut short his stay comes after he collapsed on the pitch in June during an international friendly for Denmark against Ukraine. The incident occurred five years after he suffered a cardiac arrest at the European Championships against Finland. The implanted defibrillator fitted after his 2021 collapse provided crucial, immediate medical intervention during the recent incident.

"At the moment, it is important for me to be close to my family in Denmark. I am pleased that we were able to find a solution together," Eriksen told Wolfsburg's official website.

"My time in Wolfsburg was marked by many ups and downs. I know that the club is now in good hands to make its way back to the Bundesliga, and I am convinced that VfL has a successful future ahead of it," he added. "I would like to thank everyone who has accompanied me to Wolfsburg from the bottom of my heart. It was a great pleasure to play for you and I will remember that time fondly."

Wolfsburg managing director Dieter Hecking highlighted that the club fully respected the Danish international's wishes to prioritize his health and family.

"For us, it was clear that the decision about his future had to be Christian's," said Hecking. "We wanted to give him that freedom in this particular situation and have now agreed to his request to terminate the contract."

"He has already experienced and achieved a lot in his extraordinary career. It is all the more remarkable how approachable and down-to-earth we got to know him at VfL. Despite the short time, he left a lasting impression on his team-mates, staff and fans. We would like to thank Christian and wish him and his family all the best from the bottom of our hearts."