Christian Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg to return to Denmark
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 7:46 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Christian Eriksen has parted ways with Wolfsburg by mutual consent and will return to Denmark. The midfielder, previously with Tottenham and Manchester United, had been with Wolfsburg since last September, where he made 34 appearances, contributing three goals and ten assists. His departure follows a recent on-pitch incident during a friendly match against Ukraine, prompting a focus on his family and personal well-being. Eriksen stated the importance of being close to his family at this time.
- •Eriksen's contract with Wolfsburg ended early by mutual consent.
- •He made 34 appearances, scoring three goals and assisting ten.
- •The move comes after recent health concerns during matches.
- •Eriksen emphasizes the need to be closer to family in Denmark.
- 7:46 PMThe Guardian Sport — Christian Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent after on-pitch collapse in June
- 4:47 PMYahoo Sports — Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent
- 4:47 PMBBC Sport — Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent
- 2:02 PMYahoo Sports — Eriksen to return to Denmark after parting ways with Wolfsburg
"Danish midfielder has been recuperating in homeland Eriksen: ‘I’m pleased we were able to find a solution’ Christian Eriksen and German side VfL Wolfsburg have agreed to terminate his contract by mutual consent, the club announced on Wednesday. The 34-year-old collapsed during a Denmark friendly against Ukraine in June. Eriksen said in July he would return to his homeland to undergo a rehabilitation programme. He previously suffered a cardiac arrest during Denmark’s opening Euros group match against Finland in Copenhagen in 2021. Continue reading...
"Former Tottenham, Inter Milan and Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen will return to his native Denmark after leaving Bundesliga 2 side Wolfsburg on Wednesday."Right now, it's important for me to be close to my family in Denmark," Eriksen said in a statement.
"Christian Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent, just over three months after collapsing during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine.
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External links- The Guardian SportSep 23, 2026, 7:46 PMChristian Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent after on-pitch collapse in June
Danish midfielder has been recuperating in homeland Eriksen: ‘I’m pleased we were able to find a solution’ Christian Eriksen and German side VfL Wolfsburg have agreed to terminate his contract by mutual consent, the club announced on Wednesday. The 34-year-old collapsed during a Denmark friendly against Ukraine in June. Eriksen said in July he would return to his homeland to undergo a rehabilitation programme. He previously suffered a cardiac arrest during Denmark’s opening Euros group match against Finland in Copenhagen in 2021. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 4:47 PMEriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent
Christian Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent, just over three months after collapsing during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine.
- BBC SportSep 23, 2026, 4:47 PMEriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent
Christian Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent, just over three months after collapsing during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine.
- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 2:02 PMEriksen to return to Denmark after parting ways with Wolfsburg
Former Tottenham, Inter Milan and Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen will return to his native Denmark after leaving Bundesliga 2 side Wolfsburg on Wednesday."Right now, it's important for me to be close to my family in Denmark," Eriksen said in a statement.
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