Official: Barcelona terminate Martin Braithwaite’s contract

Martin Braithwaite has endured a rather tedious couple of months at Barcelona this summer, with the forward becoming a subject of intense animosity from his own supporters.

He has seen his status in the first team dwindled by the arrival of players such as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Robert Lewandowski, and despite having a contract until 2024, he has been asked to depart Camp Nou.

However, furious by the club’s treatment, Braithwaite himself had not entertained the prospect of leaving Camp Nou, knowing it will help Barça not only reduce the cost of the workforce but also generate a meagre transfer fee.

The Danish international has been courted by a number of clubs across Europe throughout the summer. Spanish clubs, in particular, have strongly considered the possibility of snapping him up in the summer, especially in light of his relatively strong record in La Liga.

Buoyed by the pressure, Barcelona have finally set to reach an agreement with Braithwaite over the termination of his contract. The official announcement was relayed by the club on the social media channels.

Acord per la desvinculació del contracte de Martin Braithwaite amb el FC Barcelona

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_cat) September 1, 2022

Upon leaving Barcelona, Braithwaite is expected to join the club’s local rivals Espanyol. He is set to sign a three-year contract with the Catalan outfit, and the deal could be finalised in the coming hours.

Martin Braithwaite has played for Barcelona for about two and a half years, during which he has 10 goals in 58 matches. Although the figure is rather underwhelming, The Dane’s vast experience at the highest level of football could come in handy for Espanyol.

The former Leganes starlet is set to provide competition for Raul de Tomas and Joselu at Espanyol, with the Dane looking to rekindle his career following a dire spell at Barça.