The 33-year-old joined Espanyol in the summer of 2022 after his release from Barcelona, accumulating 78 appearances for the club during his two-year spell. However, his relationship with the Periquitos' owners started on a downward spiral last summer when he was reportedly denied a transfer to a first-division club. Braithwaite helped Espanyol return to La Liga last season, scoring 22 goals in 39 games, but his comments in the aftermath made it clear that all wasn't well behind the scenes. Martin Braithwaite's Espanyol contract expired. But he is reportedly plotting a sensational return to Espanyol as the club's new owner to add to his multiple business ventures.

Source: Express August 05, 2024 18:03 UTC