'Marouane Fellaini's buy out clause has expired' says Roberto Martinez

Everton manager Roberto Martinez has assured that the buyout clause in their star midfielder Marouane Fellaini's contract has expired.

The Belgian International had a release clause worth £22m at the Merseyside club, which spread a speculation that the Premier League champions Manchester United would try to trigger the clause to lure the midfielder to Old Trafford.  

Martinez confirmed today that the clause had expired on the 31st of July.

He told BBC Sport :"It's well documented that Marouane's contract has a clause.


"That clause expired on 31 July and as you can imagine for a manager that gives you a real sense of celebration when that day arrives.

"We are in a position where I don't mind having other clubs look at my players because that means they are doing good things."