German Bundesliga side Wolfsburg have terminated Nicklas Bendtner’s contract on mutual agreement. The former Arsenal man joined the German outfit two seasons ago, but has had a series of controversies and bad blood with the club.
Contract terminated - #vflwolfsburg part company with @bendtnerb52: https://t.co/FldrJjfeTs pic.twitter.com/Zqb7u8ttSl
— VfL Wolfsburg EN (@VfLWolfsburg_EN) April 25, 2016
The 28-year-old had a contract running up the end of next season, but after a series of disciplinary issues, which include oversleeping, missing training, and taking photos next to a Mercedes Benz, which is a violation of the club’s terms given that Volkswagen are the official club sponsors and Mercedes’ fierce competitors.
During his stay with the Wolves, he made 47 appearances in all competitions, and scored nine appearances. The club broke the news through their sporting director, Klaus Allofs. He said:
“To continue [with Bendtner] would not have made sense. Therefore the decision to end this deal is the best solution for everyone. We wish Nicklas all the best for his future career.”
The Danish star, who has a huge following on social media due to his comical football career which has been the subject of ridicule by fans worldwide, became an instant topic of discussion on Twitter. Here are some highlights of some of his funniest moments on the pitch:
Wolfsburg have released Nicklas Bendtner.
— Sportlobster ⚽️ (@Football_SL) April 25, 2016
It's going to be hard to replace such an enigmatic & prolific striker...https://t.co/I6r7W33h78
Here are some of the best reactions:
Wolfsburg have terminated the contract of striker Niklas Bendtner. Who is better - Bendtner, Messi or Ronaldo? https://t.co/VHxS9cO3ET
— Spreadex (@spreadexsports) April 25, 2016
Nicklas Bendtner has been released from his Wolfsburg contract – here's what your club could get... for free pic.twitter.com/7nM7zRbqH1
— Loaded (@loadedonline) April 25, 2016
Bendtner has been robbing a living for years
— Steve (@CoulingKnows) April 25, 2016
You just know Bendtner will inexplicably end up at some big club. Monaco or somewhere.
— Thingy McThingthing (@Ferrrgle) April 25, 2016
Nicklas Bendtner aka the biggest fraud in football
— matty(@_mattyholt) April 25, 2016
@SkyFootball No, Bendtner terminated Wolfsburg's contract
— Matthew Sowerby (@MJSowerby) April 25, 2016
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