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  "id": 9389528,
  "title": "Denmark midfielder Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/denmark-midfielder-eriksen-leaves-wolfsburg-by-mutual-consent",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-23T18:38:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/denmark-midfielder-eriksen-leaves-wolfsburg-by-mutual-consent/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Christian Eriksen has officially left VfL Wolfsburg by mutual agreement, concluding his time in Germany after collapsing during an international friendly three months ago. The 34-year-old Danish midfielder was under contract with the German second-tier club until June 2027 but requested an early departure to be closer to his family in Denmark. Eriksen, who has not played a competitive match since June, suffered a cardiac arrest during Denmark's match against Ukraine five years ago. Following the incident, he was fitted with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) that enabled him to resume his top-flight career. In a club statement, Eriksen expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to return home. Wolfsburg managing director Dieter Hecking noted that Eriksen's decision was solely his own, despite his limited time with the club. Eriksen joined Wolfsburg as a free agent last year after leaving Manchester United, where he made 34 appearances in a single season. His illustrious career also includes stints at Ajax, Tottenham Hotspur, Inter Milan, and Brentford.",
  "summary": "Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen has officially departed VfL Wolfsburg by mutual consent to be closer to his family, three months after collapsing. Read More: https://punchng.com/denmark-midfielder-eriksen-leaves-wolfsburg-by-mutual-consent/",
  "key_points": [
    "Christian Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent.",
    "34-year-old Danish midfielder concludes time in Germany.",
    "Eriksen requests early departure to be closer to family."
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Wolfsburg terminate Eriksen's contract by mutual consent",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/wolfsburg-terminate-eriksens-contract-by-mutual-consent",
        "published": "2026-09-23T14:16:28.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Christian Eriksen agrees to terminate his contract with German club after on-field collapse",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/christian-eriksen-agrees-to-terminate-his-contract-with-german-club",
        "published": "2026-09-23T14:39:18.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Wolfsburg terminate Eriksen's contract by mutual consent",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/wolfsburg-terminate-eriksens-contract-by-mutual-consent-9369786",
        "published": "2026-09-23T15:56:04.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Eriksen to return to Denmark after parting ways with Wolfsburg",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/eriksen-to-return-to-denmark-after-parting-ways-with-wolfsburg",
        "published": "2026-09-23T16:07:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Christian Eriksen’s contract at Wolfsburg terminated",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/christian-eriksens-contract-at-wolfsburg-terminated",
        "published": "2026-09-23T17:35:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Wolfsburg terminate Christian Eriksen’s football contract by mutual consent",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/wolfsburg-terminate-christian-eriksens-football-contract-by-mutual",
        "published": "2026-09-23T18:00:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Denmark midfielder Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/denmark-midfielder-eriksen-leaves-wolfsburg-by-mutual-consent-9391250",
        "published": "2026-09-23T18:48:41.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}