Ex-Barcelona star Martin Braithwaite eyes takeover of his former La Liga club amid claims he has grudge against current owners

According to Ekstrabladet, the 33-year-old has reportedly hired one of the most prominent law firms in Spain to help him buy La Liga team Espanyol - a side he played for between 2022-24, terminating his contract in the summer before joining Gremio. The report adds the Danish international holds a 'grudge' against the club's current owners.

Gremio striker Braithwaite, who helped Espanyol return to La Liga as they were promoted through the play-offs earlier this year, is said to be a critic of the club's owners - the Rastar Group. They are reportedly not very popular with fans which could open the window for the ex-Barca attacker.

Braithwaite is not coming to this out of the blue as he is a successful businessman. He owns a real estate company in the United States, a restaurant, and a clothing company.

While speculation over a possible takeover will rumble on, Braithwaite is currently enjoying his off season after his first campaign with Gremio in Brazil.