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Martins pays buyout clause himself: club

Nigerian forward Obafemi Martins has paid the buyout clause in his contract with Levante himself, the Spanish club confirmed on Tuesday.

Levante's Nigerian forward Obafemi Martins at the Ciutat de Valencia stadium in Valencia on March 7, 2013. Martins has paid the buyout clause in his contract with Levante himself, the Spanish club confirmed on Tuesday.

It is thought that the former Inter Milan and Newcastle United striker made the payment, said to be about three million euros ($3.9 million, pound sterling2.6 million) so he can join Major League Soccer side Seattle Sounders.

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