Football Bundesliga Bundesliga Bendtner fined by Wolfsburg over Mercedes Instagram photo Jamie Smith Wolfsburg 20 February, 2016 22:20 IST Denmark striker Nicklas Bendtner joined VfL Wolfsburg in 2014 from Arsenal. Jamie Smith Wolfsburg 20 February, 2016 22:20 IST Nicklas Bendtner has been fined by Wolfsburg after posing next to a Mercedes car on his Instagram profile. The Denmark international was disciplined as his club is owned by Mercedes' rival car manufacturer Volkswagen. Coach Klaus Allofs confirmed that Bendtner has been given a "punishment" as a result of the post. "It was carelessness," Allofs told reporters. Bendtner, who was left out of Wolfsburg's squad for its 3-2 Champions League victory against Gent, was recently the subject of interest from Chinese clubs, his manager added. "I can confirm that there were a few bids from China on Nicklas Bendtner in the Bundesliga winter break," said Allofs. "But none of the inquiries was official enough that we so much as contemplating a transfer." >View original instagram or visit >INK361 Support Sportstar Dear Reader, Support our journalism — where text and pictures intermingle so seamlessly — and help us scale up your experience as the world changes around us. Your contribution is vital to our brand of uninfluenced, boots-on-the-ground reportage that’s worth your while. Clickbait sensationalism is not for us, but editorial independence is — we owe it to you. Support Quality Journalism Catch the Chess24 Legends of Chess final LIVE Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address. Dugout videos