Tottenham flop, 31, who cost club £8m has contract ripped up by Romanian club as career hits new low
Tottenham flop Clinton Njie has hit a new career low - with a Romanian club ripping up his contract.
The Cameroon striker joined
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Clinton Njie flopped at Tottenham earlier in his career
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However, he failed to start a single Premier League game, and remained goalless in 14 senior appearances.
He signed a deal until 2026, with the Romanians announcing him in a
But Njie made just a dozen appearances, scoring twice, and has not played for the capital city side since February 2.
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They have now parted company with the 31-year-old, who has won 42 Cameroon caps.
Rapid issued a terse statement on social media.
They announced: "FC Rapid and Cameroonian striker Clinton Njie reached an amicable agreement for the termination of the collaboration.
"Thank you, Clinton! Good luck in your career."
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Njie said: "I thank everyone at Rapid for this period, colleagues, staff and supporters.
"It was an intense experience, in a club with a special history and atmosphere.
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"I wish the boys the best of luck next season, and I hope Rapid gets where it deserves to be."
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To add to Njie's woes, a French court has ordered him to pay a car rental firm £56,000.
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