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'It was a real eye-opener': Nicklas Bendtner claims smoking happened at 'every club' he played for and reveals he found 10-12 team-mates doing it in the TOILETS on his first day at Juventus... including legends Gianluigi Buffon and Andrea Pirlo

Former Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner has claimed that smoking has been common at every club he has been at.

The 32-year-old, who spent the 2012-13 season on loan at Juventus, revealed the likes of Andrea Pirlo and Gianluigi Buffon used to enjoy a secret cigarette in the toilets.

Bendtner told 5 Live: "It was in the bathroom, I couldn't find the guys and it was a little bit weird.

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Nicklas Bendtner has claimed top players at every club he's played at have smoked

Nicklas Bendtner has claimed top players at every club he's played at have smoked

ud83dudead Smoking is more common than you think amongst footballers.