Martin Braithwaite knew his time was up at Barça but only has fond memories of the club

Martin Braithwaite knew his time was up at Barça but only has fond memories of the club

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The Danish striker says he feels he is getting back to his best at Espanyol

Martin Braithwaite has recalled his time at FC Barcelona in an interview with 'Club del Deportista'. The Dane has assured that his departure did not surprise him and that the club didn't need to communicate it to him.

"It was something obvious, after my injury I wasn't playing or getting minutes with the team. I didn't need to hear from anyone. It was just a natural thing, an unspoken agreement that I had to look for something else. But I'm a positive person and I'm in a good position at Espanyol," he explained.

Despite some of the criticism he received in the final stretch of his time at Barça, Braithwaite has fond memories of the experience.

"People see it in different ways but I'm happy with the experience. I have great memories and met good people. I can only say good things about my time at Barça".

"I'm very happy to be here. It has been a great start. It was the best project for me and they made me feel that they wanted me. At the same time staying in Barcelona and keeping the family happy. It was the best package," he explained.

On the change from playing for Barça to going to their arch-rivals, he said: "I didn't think much about it: it's part of football. It's a funny thing for people outside but for me, it was about making the best decision for me. I'm happy to be in a team where I can feel useful and important. I'm in a process of adapting to my new teammates and giving what the coach is looking for. It's important to think game by game.

Braithwaite also recalled how it changed his life when he signed up for a club like Barça.

"Of course, it was a change. When you play for a team like Barcelona there's a big change in the impact, there's a lot of media but it's something I got used to. Now, at Espanyol, I feel I'm getting back to my best. I'm in a great moment of form and I want to continue like this.

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