The Premier League side are reportedly in the market for few new additions as Bruno Lage continues to prepare for his first year in charge at Molineux, with Martin rumoured to be near the top of their list of targets.
Jorge Mendes has nothing to do with Braithwaite
Martin Braithwaite “will stay at Barcelona,” according to Denmark player’s agent Hasan Cetinkaya, who has ruffled talk of a potential move to Wolverhampton in an angry rant at Jorge Mendes. The Premier League side are reportedly in the market for few new additions as Bruno Lage continues to prepare for his first year in charge at Molineux, with Martin rumoured to be near the top of their list of targets. It has been speculated that Portuguese agent Mendes, who has strong ties to the club, is in the process of negotiating a €15 million deal for Braithwaite. Still, Cetinkaya insists that he will stay at Camp Nou. “Jorge Mendes has nothing to do with Martin Braithwaite; it is false, like all other reports. Jorge Mendes has no players at Barcelona,” Cetinkaya told reporters.
Martin will continue at Barca
“He can concentrate on Wolves, but I look after my players at Barca. Why should Martin Braithwaite move to Wolves, and why should an agent with no players in Barcelona try to bring my player to Wolves, even though I know Jorge Mendes has good connections with clubs like Wolves? It’s a waste of time for everyone. The Denmark star plays for the biggest club globally; he works with one of the most important coaches in the world. From day one until now, everything has surpassed all expectations regarding playing time at Barca and feeling well at the club, and he is pleased. He was one of the best players in the last European Championship with incredible statistics and will continue at Barcelona.”
Barcelona handed Martin a four-year contract when they snapped him up from Leganes for €18 million in February 2020, and he has since scored eight goals in 53 games across all competitions. The 30-year-old has provided the Blaugrana with valuable cover up front amid a turbulent period.