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Christian Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent after on-pitch collapse in June

The Guardian Australia - Sport · 24 September 2026 at 5:46 am

Christian 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.

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Christian Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent after on-pitch collapse in June

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