[Official] "My Heart Could Stop Again" Amid Death Warning... Erikson Ultimately Terminates Contract with Wolfsburg Early, Facing "Retirement Crossroads"

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Christian Erikson (34), who collapsed twice during matches due to heart abnormalities, has ultimately parted ways with his club and stands at the threshold of retirement from professional football.

Wolfsburg announced on the 23rd (Korea time) via its official website that it has mutually agreed to terminate its contract with Erikson, originally set to expire in June 2027, ahead of schedule.

Dieter Hecking, Executive Director of Sports, explained, "The right to decide Erikson's future lies solely with the player himself. We accepted his request to grant him freedom during this extraordinary situation."

Erikson also expressed gratitude to the club, stating, "What matters most to me right now is being close to my family in Denmark. I am confident that Wolfsburg will achieve a successful future, and I was honored to have played for the team."

This contract termination stems from heart issues that arose in June. On June 8, Erikson collapsed suddenly in the 20th minute of the second half during a friendly match against Ukraine, clutching his chest. Teammates immediately surrounded him to protect him, and the referee halted the game promptly, creating an urgent scene on the field.

After receiving emergency treatment and regaining consciousness, Erikson boarded an ambulance independently. This marks the recurrence of heart problems five years after he suffered cardiac arrest during the Euro 2020 match against Finland and had an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) inserted.

Immediately following the incident, Erikson reassured fans on his personal social networking service (SNS), stating, "I am feeling well and have begun my recovery." However, he has since skipped training with his club and undergone individual rehabilitation in Denmark.

Erikson holds the record for most appearances in Danish national team history (151 matches). While no official announcement regarding his retirement has been made yet, Henning Mølgård, a leading authority on cardiac medicine in Denmark, warned, "Competing with an ICD is highly unusual. It is only a matter of time before Erikson collapses again." Given his statement about spending time with family, it appears increasingly likely that he will retire from professional football at this point.

Erikson joined Wolfsburg last summer after leaving Manchester United and recorded three goals and ten assists in 34 appearances during the previous season.

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