Martin Braithwaite wants to acquire La Liga side Espanyol, as he is unhappy with the way the club treated him.
Based on reports from Spanish media outlet Marca, Braithwaite exited Espanyol acrimoniously and is now planning on buying a majority stake in the side.
Martin Braithwaite Holding On For Necessary Information About Espanyol
Reports indicate that Martin Braithwaite is waiting on the current owners of the Spanish side to give him needed information over a price for their shareholding.
The former Barcelona man owns a real estate company in the US, a restaurant in Gavá, and a clothing line.
His endeavors outside football have seen him become one of the richest footballers in the world.
Why Does Braithwaite Want To Buy Espanyol?
Moreover, Marca’s report added that Martin Braithwaite is looking at purchasing Espanyol, in order to expel the club’s current coaches and administrators due to how they treated him.
Rumors of the Dane potentially acquiring the Catalan-based club have emerged less than a week after Kylian Mbappe bought French side SM Caen, a club that has previously courted him during his youth days.
N’golo Kante, Jamie Vardy, Cesar Azpilicueta, and Hector Bellerin amongst others are professional players who also own football clubs.
Martin Braithwaite At Espanyol
Meanwhile, Braithwaite joined the Parakeets on a free transfer on September 1, 2022, and he made 78 appearances for the club, scoring 32 goals and providing 5 assists in all competitions.
Martin Braithwaite departed Espanyol on June 30, 2024, following the expiration of his two-year deal with the club.
On July 31, 2024, the ex-Toulouse man moved to Brazilian giants Gremio and that is where he would be plying his trade in the coming season.
Braithwaite signed a two-year contract with Gremio and his deal with the club expires in June 2026.
Who Is Martin Braithwaite?
Martin Braithwaite is a Danish professional footballer who plays for Brasileirão club Grêmio and the Denmark national team.
Braithwaite Personal Information?
Martin Braithwaite was born on June 5, 1991, to Guyanese father Keith Braithwaite, and mother Heidi Braithwaite.
The 33-year-old has a younger sister Mathilde and she plays for Kolding IF Women and Denmark’s U-16 national women’s football team.
Braithwaite is the nephew and business partner of the Danish-born, American-based, real estate developer Gareth Roger James Smith.
They co-own real estate in the New York Market and are building a high-rise in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Additionally, Martin Braithwaite is married to French entrepreneur, journalist, and television personality Anne-Laure Louis Braithwaite.
The pair have two sons and a daughter together. Braithwaite is also the stepfather of his wife’s two children from a previous relationship.
Martin Braithwaite Market Value And Net Worth?
Braithwaite’s market value is €3.2 million according to Transfermkt, while his net worth is estimated to be between the region of €240 million – €280 million.
Clubs He Has Played For In His Career?
Martin Braithwaite has played for several clubs in his career, including; Barcelona, Middlesbrough, Toulouse, and CD Leganés.
Achievements?
Braithwaite has won just three trophies in his career, namely; 1 La Liga title, 1 Copa del Rey, and 1 Danish Cup.
Martin Braithwaite’s Position?
The 33-year-old primarily functions as a center-forward, but he can also be utilized as a left-winger and as a second striker.
