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Ex-Arsenal star Bendtner reveals 'damn legendary' clause in his contract

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The striker's contract was less than half a year as he had to prove himself

NICKLAS BENDTNER has revealed that he had a 'legendary' clause inserted into his contract at Copenhagen.

The former Arsenal striker joined the Danish giants in 2019 after leaving Rosenburg.

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Nicklas Bendtner pictured training during his time at the clubCredit: Scanpix
Bendtner signed the contract when he was at Copenhagen
Bendtner signed the contract when he was at CopenhagenCredit: PA:Press Association

Bendtner, 36, was thrilled with the move as Copenhagen was a club close to his heart.

However, he was told by his agent that there had been a clause put in his contract which he has since described as "legendary".

Speaking in a biographic documentary, Bentdner revealed that he was told that he would not be able to drink alcohol or ski.

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His agent told him: "You must accept that it must be stated in the contract that from now until the New Year you must not drink alcohol and you must not ski and things like that."

Bentdner was not deterred by the cluse as he insisted that he was "ready" for the club.

He texted the club: "I'm ready to play for you and give everything."

He signed a four and a half month contract with the Superliga outfit as he had to prove his worth.

Bendtner has since spoken about the contract as he said: "I don't think everyone has it in the contract.

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"Damn legendary."

Bendtner's time at Copenhagen was not fruitful as he only made nine appearances for the club, scoring once.

The documentary, Nicklas Bendtner - The Portait, will be released as a series in three episodes on Viaplay with a premiere on February 12.

It has been produced as part of a collaboration with the author Rune Skyum-Nielsen, who is behind Bendtner's biography, 'Begge sider'.

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Bendtner insisted that he wants to tell the "true story" of his life.

He said: "Many sports documentaries are just a big glossy picture.

"Then you hear about adultery on the side or an extra child, or I don't know what the hell, and it never comes up.

"But then you never get the opportunity to really understand that person. Then it might as well be fiction.

"I want to tell the true story. It must be as it was."

The Danish striker retired from football in 2021.

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