Official: Ricky Rubio in Barcelona!
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The Spanish basketball player Ricky Rubio has officially become the new player of Barcelona, as announced by the Catalan club.
Rubio has been training with Blaugrana for the past few weeks, and in recent days, there have been talks about Roger Grimau possibly considering him more seriously.
Now, this has come true, and the former wonderkind has signed a contract with the Catalans, and in the upcoming period, he will wear the jersey of the current Spanish champions.
It’s important to note that the exact date of the player’s return to the court is still unknown.
“Barcelona has registered the player for the Liga Endesa and the EuroLeague after medical tests. Ricky Rubio’s return to official competitions depends on the player’s assessment of when he will be ready for such a step,” stated Barcelona’s announcement, adding that it’s a contract until the end of the season.
Recall that Rubio’s last engagement was in the NBA with the Cleveland Cavaliers. This season, he has not played due to personal reasons and mental health concerns, leading him to recently end his NBA career for the same reasons.
Afterward, he headed to Barcelona and signed with the club for which he previously played from 2009 to 2011. With Barcelona, he won the EuroLeague, Liga Endesa, and both the Super Cup and the Copa del Rey twice.