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Christian Eriksen, a 34-year-old Danish midfielder, is making headlines at Wolfsburg as he has mutually terminated his contract with the Germans, becoming a free agent again since September 23. His link in Germany was set to end on June 30, 2027, so he leaves the club nine months earlier than planned.
The decision comes after several months without competing. Eriksen has not played an official match since he collapsed with Denmark against Ukraine on June 7, after which he began an individual rehabilitation program in his country and remained away from the club's sporting activities.
🚨 BREAKING: Christian Eriksen has left Wolfsburg by mutual agreement, 3 months after collapsing during Denmark’s friendly against Ukraine.
The 34-year-old’s implanted defibrillator activated during the match. He was able to walk to an ambulance before being taken to… pic.twitter.com/YxYaOeKMbb
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Christian Eriksen ends his time at Wolfsburg
Christian Eriksen's spell at the German club comes to an end after just one season. He arrived as a free agent in September 2025, following the end of his contract with Manchester United, and played 34 matches across various competitions.
He scored three goals and provided ten assists. The midfielder had playing time during the last season, although he couldn't prevent the team's relegation from the Bundesliga, confirmed after losing the relegation playoff to Paderborn.
His situation changed entirely over the summer. After the incident with the Danish national team, the player remained in Denmark for his individual rehabilitation while Wolfsburg maintained regular contact with him and the responsible medical team.
The termination was initiated by Eriksen himself. Sports director Dieter Hecking confirmed that the club accepted his request, while the player explained that currently staying close to his family in Denmark is his priority.
His future remains open outside of the Bundesliga
The next decision lies solely with Christian Eriksen. The player has not confirmed his retirement nor announced an immediate search for a new contract. National team coach Brian Riemer mentioned this month that he stays in regular contact with him but confirmed he cannot call him up while he remains out of competition.
A potential return to Denmark is one of the possibilities. The name of Odense, the club where Eriksen started before moving to Ajax, has been linked for months with a potential comeback, although currently, there is no announced agreement.
Odense sports director Troels Bech already commented at the beginning of September on this possibility and noted that the club does not hold any exclusive rights over the player. The termination now changes the scenario as any team could sign him without a transfer fee.
His implanted defibrillator also determines the available destinations. Eriksen had to leave Inter in 2021 because Italian regulations do not allow competing professionally with this device, although subsequently, he was able to play in England and Germany after receiving the necessary medical authorizations.

Not playing since the summer
The latest incident occurred five years after the cardiac arrest he suffered during the 2021 Euro. Since then, he played matches with Brentford, Manchester United, and Wolfsburg thanks to the implanted defibrillator.
The next step will now depend on the medical progress and Christian Eriksen's personal decision. Being contractless and not subject to the regular transfer market, he can negotiate as a free agent if authorized to return to competition; at the moment, there is no confirmed new club or set date for his return.
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