The long-awaited transfer saga has finally concluded as Filip Petrusev officially signs with Dubai, with the UAE-based club recently confirming the deal.
The Serbian international becomes the ninth new signing this summer for Dubai, who are preparing for their debut season in the EuroLeague.
Claim Now Welcome to your new home, Filip 🤎🤍🖤 pic.twitter.com/8rR3NeKtAB
— Dubai Basketball (@dubaibasket) July 26, 2025
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With Petrusev on board, Dubai’s roster now features a total of 17 players, including Nate Mason, McKinley Wright, Aleksa Avramovic, Kosta Kondic, Dzanan Musa, Klemen Prepelic, Danilo Anđusic, Thirdy Ravena, Awudu Abass, Nemanja Dangubic, Justin Anderson, Dwayne Bacon, Davis Bertans, Mfiondu Kabengele, Kenan Kamenjas, Mam Jaiteh, and Filip Petrusev himself.
Dubai is set to kick off their EuroLeague journey on September 30th with a home game against Partizan.
This season marks a historic moment for Dubai, as they step onto the EuroLeague floor for the first time. The club’s ambitious approach in the transfer market signals their determination to compete at the highest level and establish themselves as a serious contender in the league.
🏀 The final piece before Dubai rises in Europe. Who’s next? 👀 pic.twitter.com/XgfWoyOHip
— Dubai Basketball (@dubaibasket) July 26, 2025
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