Ex-Championship star rips up his own contract after activating shock release clause to become free agent

MARTIN BRAITHWAITE is a free agent after ripping up his own contract at Espanyol.

The former Middlesbrough striker activated a release clause in his deal with the Spanish club.

GettyMartin Braithwaite is a free agent after triggering a release clause in his Espanyol contract[/caption] GettyThe Danish striker previously spent two years in England with Middlesbrough[/caption]

As a result, he is now free to join another side after departing Espanyol a year early.

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