As he came off contract at Manchester United last summer, the Dane fielded interest from across the world.
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The veteran midfielder eventually signed with VfL.
Eriksen told WAZ that the World Cup was the deciding factor in his decision: "Yes. That was, among other things, one reason for my move to Wolfsburg.“
He also said, "My family and I really like it here. It's quieter than, say, Manchester or Milan. But that's good for us. I can fully focus on football, my wife and my two children."