Former Germany striker suspended by club ‘for refusing to sign rainbow shirt and launching X-rated outburst’

FORMER Germany striker Kevin Behrens has been accused of refusing to motion his autograph connected a fan's rainbow jersey promoting diversity.

It is alleged the Wolfsburg guardant declined signing the jersey connected a fig of occasions, earlier helium fired an X-rated remark astatine the supporter.

He allegedly said: "I won't motion that benignant of cheery s***".

The incidental led to a gathering betwixt Behrens and sporting manager Sebastian Schindzielorz.

German outlet Bild recognize Behrens past insisted helium has "had nary aversion to homosexuals".

But his comments earned him a suspension by the Bundesliga nine - who were speedy to authorities his remarks  "were not successful enactment with [their] stance".

The jersey supporting diverseness was introduced by Wolfsburg 5 years ago.

As reported by Sky Germany, Schindzierlorz said: "Homophobia has nary spot with us, Kevin is present location alone."

A connection from Wolfsburg connected the Behrens contention read: "During an interior meeting, statements were made that were not successful enactment with VfL Wolfsburg's stance. The incidental was instantly dealt with internally.

"VfL Wolfsburg stresses that it is alert of its societal responsibility. The nine and its employees basal for diverseness and tolerance, and cardinal values ​​such arsenic respect, honesty and openness person ever been firmly anchored successful the club's philosophy."

And Behrens said: "My spontaneous comments were perfectly not okay. I would similar to apologise for that. 

"The contented was intelligibly discussed internally and I inquire for your knowing that I bash not privation to remark further connected it."

Behrens, whose sole Germany headdress came past year, has made 3 substitute appearances for Wolfsburg this season, totalling conscionable 42 minutes.

He did not diagnostic successful his side's 3-1 triumph implicit Bochum connected Saturday.