Christian Eriksen: Finally at VfL Wolfsburg – A Danish comeback!

Christian Eriksen: Finally at VfL Wolfsburg – A Danish comeback!

Christian Eriksen has begun a new phase in his career. The 33-year-old Dane will now wear the colors of VfL Wolfsburg and will wear the number 24. His move to Wolves was officially announced late on Wednesday evening. Eriksen comes on a free transfer from Manchester United and is looking forward to tackling new challenges in the Bundesliga. “I am ready for this task,” emphasized the experienced midfielder, who has played a total of 144 international matches for Denmark and is now meeting five compatriots in the Wolfsburg team. Danish managing director Peter Christiansen, who also knows Denmark and the Bundesliga well, was instrumental in Eriksen's signing after taking over the position of sporting director from Marcel Schäfer, as kicker reported.

Eriksen, who was recently without a club, is seen as a valuable newcomer to Wolfsburg. With a market value of €4 million, he is one of the most sought-after free agents available after the transfer window. Sports director Sebastian Schindzielorz highlights Eriksen's experience and leadership qualities and sees him as an ideal mentor for younger players in the squad. Eriksen is happy about returning to one of the big European leagues and mentions how important the support from his Danish teammates is.

A new beginning with familiar faces

What does this move mean for Eriksen? Above all, the opportunity to play with well-known faces like Jonas Wind and Joakim Maehle at Wolfsburg makes the move particularly exciting for him. Even though the latter is not currently in the squad, the team is bringing a breath of fresh air into the dressing room with Jesper Lindstrøm and Adam Daghim. The union of talented Danish players could prove to be a great advantage for the club, which currently has six Danish players in its ranks.

It is his third involvement in one of the five major leagues, after appearances in the Premier League and Serie A. With his long experience and the parallels to his time with the Danish national team, Eriksen sees many similarities in the approach to the game. “I didn't think that at 33 I would have so many Danish players around me,” he smiled and looked forward to the upcoming Bundesliga adventure with great anticipation.

The way back to the field

A particular theme in Eriksen's career is his health. After suffering a cardiac arrest during a game at Euro 2020, he now plays with a defibrillator, which is allowed in Germany but not in many other countries. Despite this challenge, he has maintained his fitness through intensive training sessions with Malmö FF in Sweden. The move to Wolfsburg was also a chance for him to prove himself again in a safe environment and to continue fighting for his career. “I’m enjoying being back on the pitch,” says the Dane optimistically.

VfL Wolfsburg has also paid close attention to transfer policy this year. In addition to Eriksen, numerous talents were signed to equip the team for the new challenges in the Bundesliga. The course of Peter Christiansen, who was previously managing director at FC Copenhagen, will be crucial for the future direction of the club Onefootball reported.

The Wolves are therefore optimistic about the future, especially with Eriksen, who has almost five million followers on Instagram and his popularity could also bring additional attention to the club, which already has 900,000 followers on the platform. Eriksen also waved to the audience during his introduction and reposted a birthday choreography for the Wolfsburg club, which is another sign of his connection to the new team. “I’m looking forward to the coming season,” said Eriksen, and fans and supporters can look forward to seeing what else the Dane will conjure up on the floor.

With Christian Eriksen, the Wolves have signed a real top-class player who is not only valuable in terms of sport, but can also contribute a lot to the team on a human level.