Christian Eriksen has left Bundesliga club Wolfsburg by mutual agreement, three months after collapsing during a Denmark international friendly in June. The 34-year-old Danish midfielder had a contract with the club that was set to expire in June 2027, but he and the club agreed to end it early. Eriksen had suffered a heart episode during a match against Ukraine in June, when his implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)—a device that helps regulate abnormal heart rhythms—delivered a shock that caused him to briefly lose consciousness. He was able to walk off the pitch before being taken to the hospital, an incident that occurred five years after he collapsed during the Euro 2020 tournament in June 2021, when he suffered a cardiac arrest during Denmark’s match against Finland. Eriksen requested the early termination of his contract, citing a desire to return to Denmark and be closer to his family. During his one season at Wolfsburg, he made 34 appearances as the club's captain, scoring three goals and providing 10 assists. However, the club faced a difficult season, being relegated from the Bundesliga for the first time in 29 years after losing in the promotion/relegation play-offs. Eriksen expressed that being near his family in Denmark was important, and he was satisfied with the agreement to end his contract. He reflected on his time at Wolfsburg, describing it as a period with both highs and lows, and expressed confidence in the club’s future. He thanked all those who supported him during his time at the club. Wolfsburg’s managing director, Dieter Hecking, said that Eriksen’s decision about his future had to be his own, and the club fully supported his choice to prioritize his personal life. He noted that Eriksen left a lasting impression on teammates, staff, and fans. Eriksen has not played since June and joined Wolfsburg as a free agent last year after leaving Manchester United. He has previously played for Ajax, Tottenham, Inter Milan, and Brentford.