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Former Manchester City defender Martin Demichelis leaves LaLiga side Espanyol after disappointing spell

Espanyol have agreed to terminate the contract of former Manchester City defender Martin Demichelis.

The 36-year-old has featured just twice in LaLiga so far this season after moving to Spain on a free transfer, following the expiration of his contract at the Etihad stadium.

Demichelis, a World Cup runner-up with Argentina in 2014, will now be allowed to look for a new club in the January window.

A statement on Espanyol's official website read: "On Tuesday, Martin Demichelis and RCD Espanyol reached an agreement to split the Argentine defender's contract from the club.