A section of Barcelona fans booed Martin Braithwaite during the pre-match presentation ahead of Sunday’s (August 7) friendly clash against Pumas UNAM, a report from Mundo Deportivo (via Barca Universal) has claimed.
Xavi’s team took on Mexican outfit Pumas UNAM in the 2022 Joan Gamper Trophy final on Sunday evening. As it was the club’s first game of the summer at the Camp Nou, Barcelona presented the entire squad, alongside the manager, to the fans. While most players were showered with cheers and applause, Braithwaite was reportedly subjected to boos and jeers.
With the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and Memphis Depay at their disposal, Barca no longer consider Braithwaite to be an important member of the squad.
The Denmark international was dropped from the Blaugrana’s pre-season tour of the United States, and it is believed that the club management has already asked him to leave. But Braithwaite has decided against it and is reportedly eyeing a massive payout.
Braithwaite reportedly has a big-money offer from a Saudi Arabian club, but the player only wishes to join them as a free agent. To make it happen, the Dane wishes Barca to terminate his contract, which still has nearly two years left in it (June 2024).
Additionally, the 31-year-old wants the Catalan giants to pay his two-season worth of salary to leave the club peacefully. His antics have not gone down well with fans, who were not shy of showing it ahead of Barca’s emphatic 6-0 win over Pumas UNAM.
Since joining the club from Leganes in February 2020, Braithwaite has featured in 58 games across competitions for the Camp Nou outfit, recording 10 goals and five assists.
Xavi, Pedri, Ansu Fati, and Lewandowski well loved by Barcelona fans
During the pre-game presentation, Barca coach Xavi was reportedly wildly cheered by the Camp Nou faithful.
On the back of a trophyless campaign, the Catalan giants are looking forward to a fruitful campaign this time around. Fans seem to have complete faith in their former midfielder to take the club to where they belong.
Alongside Xavi, new signing Lewandowski and youngsters Pedri and Fati were applauded by fans. Lewandowski and Pedri repaid their love almost immediately, contributing with three goals (Pedri x2, Lewandowski x1) in Barcelona’s commanding 6-0 win over the visitors.
Ousmane Dembele, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and Frenkie de Jong scored the other three goals for the hosts.
Also Read: Ranking Barcelona's 5 best players against Pumas UNAM | Joan Gamper Trophy 2022
nuobiorz
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Some Barcelona fans are like dogs the way how they treat players
nuobiorz
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So Barcelona was practically bullying Dembele to sign a new contract now they are bullying Martin to leave bullshit
Spikelife123
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Barca should just pay him his money and it's a done deal to exit
franco4601
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I didn't know why bartomeu signed him for the first place he didn't deserve to be a barca player
flamesTTP
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when barcelona showed interest in braithwaite that move virtually cost leganes their top flight position and not all seem well he is no longer required, according to legal binding barcelona should pay up and he be on his way.
u don't get the drama do you, their is no such thing as harsh, the money is question is part deferred part during the covid period, accompanied with pay cut, it only sensible to get what yours.
Beckly
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Why would barca pay[Crylaugh] that would be bad for barca's finance. They can just keep you the 2 seasons pay you weekly and not play you. You shouldn't be stubborn and end your career like this.
Exactly! He doesn’t want to negotiate, he wants full pay for the 2 years left which he’s been told he’s not in their plans, so why then won’t they just bench him for 2 years while being paid. Dude wants full payment for 2 years then he can leave and find another club to join and receive his full payment there as well. Rather greedy in my opinion
Beckly
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when barcelona showed interest in braithwaite that move virtually cost leganes their top flight position and not all seem well he is no longer required, according to legal binding barcelona should pay up and he be on his way.
Barcelona can pay him but he’s not in their plans so they want to release him but he’s not willing to negotiate terms, he wants his full pay for his contract period left of 2 years before he can leave which seems rather harsh.
flamesTTP
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when barcelona showed interest in braithwaite that move virtually cost leganes their top flight position and not all seem well he is no longer required, according to legal binding barcelona should pay up and he be on his way.
barcelonatill
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Dense fk how many times Martin started?
U don't have sense, even if he played 15 minutes for 58 times he should score more as a number nine, he played all d Copa dey Rey
royaltyking
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58 matches, 10 goals 5 assist, demeble last season played 25 matches scored 11 goals and registered 15 assist, who needs Braithwaite? Very poor player
Dense fk how many times Martin started?
barcelonatill
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barca fans are not serious pay him his money you can't just use and dump people they are not objects
I hope u understand English? If u don't give it to ur siblings let them interprete for u
barcelonatill
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58 matches, 10 goals 5 assist, demeble last season played 25 matches scored 11 goals and registered 15 assist, who needs Braithwaite? Very poor player
realBull
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I remember when Messi left.[Crylaugh]
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That was for Ronaldo but ok
pouacmnptz
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It’s how it is done,can’t just force people out,these players have feelings too
Beautifulboy
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I remember when Messi left.[Crylaugh]
MumbaRk
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Why would they, So you support him to earn salary for not working and salary for working. Barca can terminate his contract and he will earn sign on fee elsewhere and salary. If we pay him for 2 years he will not stay with us. Then his new club should pay barca for the 2 years
his trying and let the coach play him
Sam_K
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Why would barca pay[Crylaugh] that would be bad for barca's finance. They can just keep you the 2 seasons pay you weekly and not play you. You shouldn't be stubborn and end your career like this.
Lieaeikmr
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Why would they, So you support him to earn salary for not working and salary for working. Barca can terminate his contract and he will earn sign on fee elsewhere and salary. If we pay him for 2 years he will not stay with us. Then his new club should pay barca for the 2 years
vickipounds
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barca fans are not serious pay him his money you can't just use and dump people they are not objects
Ledalmopsz
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keep up the good work
JoyNg
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Why are booing our GOAT🐐😂😂😂 You guy should show some respect to Chris Brown😂😂
Zobdekmot
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go and collect e money for him fool
Mariosuarez2
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Good for him He should be lucky to have been a Barca player because he doesn’t even deserve it or worth it
chizzlekay
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Collect your money 😂
Lidclrtuyz
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Thief must leave
Champion88
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He’s not leaving until Barcelona pays him his full wages