Garagarza gives his version of the ‘Braithwaite case’

It is inevitable. Although the main characters of the day were Alvaro Tejero and Carlos Romeropresented this Thursday as the new players of RCD Espanyolsome of the questions addressed to the sports director, Fran Garagarzaduring their launch they were about Martin Braithwaiteparted ways with the club on Monday and is set to sign for Olympiacos Greek.

Although it is understood that his departure surprised the club, who two hours before announcing his departure published an image of the Dane undergoing a routine medical examination, Garagarza He assured that “it is an issue that we know what there is. We have nothing to say. The main characters of this press conference are Álvaro and Carlos. We already know the situation that exists. Thank you and a little more.”

Braithwaite, ‘Pichichi’ of LaLiga Hypermotion 2023-24 with 22 goals, took advantage of the exit clause that envisaged his contract in the event of promotion and allowed him to leave for free. Or what is the same: the greatest director of spanish He left without leaving a euro in the club’s battered coffer.

A dilemma that makes many parakeet fans wonder if the sports management can improve last season’s squad. “We have to achieve it. The demand in the First Division is brutal and the start of the season is also important. We have to achieve it despite the difficulties. Being in the First Division is also a bigger demand. That is the laboratory work where we are,” he explained. Garagarzawho said he had a ‘plan B’ Braithwaite.

“Yes, obviously. It would be irresponsible not to have it. Another thing is the capacity we have. It is also the most difficult part: economically, in options and in timing. We have options focused, but it is not viable to close them now, so we have to wait,” concluded one from Mutriku.