VfL Wolfsburg has mutually agreed to terminate the contract of midfielder Christian Eriksen, the German second-tier Bundesliga club announced on Wednesday. The decision ends Eriksen’s contract, which was originally set to expire in June 2027.
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The 34-year-old Danish international notably collapsed during a friendly match against Ukraine in June. He had previously suffered a cardiac arrest during Denmark’s opening match at the 2021 European Championship against Finland in Copenhagen, leading to a six-month hiatus from football and the necessity of playing with a pacemaker.
In July, Eriksen expressed his intention to return to Denmark for a rehabilitation program, prioritizing family during this time. "I’m pleased that we were able to find a solution together," Eriksen stated. He reflected on his time at Wolfsburg, noting the mixture of highs and lows, while expressing confidence in the club's future as it aims to rejoin the Bundesliga.
Eriksen joined Wolfsburg as a free agent a year ago, during which he made 34 appearances, scoring three goals and providing 10 assists. Dieter Hecking, Managing Director of Sport at Wolfsburg, acknowledged Eriksen's request to terminate the contract, recognizing his impactful presence within the club despite his brief tenure. Eriksen has also had a storied career with Ajax Amsterdam, Tottenham Hotspur, Inter Milan, and Manchester United.