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GRIFFITHS LEAVES JETS FOR CHINA

Newcastle Jets striker Ryan Griffiths has announced he is leaving the Jets immediately to play in China.

The 32-year-old has requested a release from his contract that was due to expire at the end of next season to play for Beijing Baxi FC.

Griffiths says he’s making the move for his young family.

“This was a hard decision because I love this club and town but I needed to consider my young family and do what is best for them, and right now that is going to play in China,” Griffiths said.

The Jets say Griffiths has been weighing up the move to China for some time.

“It is disappointing to lose a player like Ryan but we didn’t want to stand in his way when making this move was important for his family,” CEO Robbie Middleby said.

Griffiths, the leading goal scorer with Emile Heskey, is addressing the media this afternoon, we’ll bring you the details in NBN News tonight at 6.

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