Ready for another basketball drama from Barcelona? Dario Brizuela, the 30-year-old Spanish basketball player who became a key player on the Catalan giant’s perimeter in the second half of last season, has just signed a new long-term contract extension! Even though he had one year left on his previous deal, his performances were so impressive that Barcelona decided to keep him for the long haul.
Brizuela played 36 EuroLeague games last season, averaging 10 points, 2.2 assists, and 1.4 rebounds per game. In the Spanish league, he posted 9.6 points, 2.8 assists, and 1.6 rebounds per game. No wonder he’s a regular member of the Spanish national team, boasting a gold medal from EuroBasket 2022 and a silver from the 2017 European Championship in Greece.
But wait, there’s more! While Brizuela cements his role in Barcelona, the club is juggling plenty of changes and challenges. For instance, American forward Will Clyburn is leaving Virtus Bologna to join Barcelona, while Jusufa Fall won’t play next season as per the club’s announcement. Also, former Crvena Zvezda player Lorenzo Brown might join Barcelona next season.
Meanwhile, Barcelona’s football club keeps postponing the reopening of the renovated Camp Nou stadium, initially planned for August, because not all necessary conditions have been met yet.
All in all, Barcelona is far from resting! With Brizuela as a key player, new signings, and infrastructure hurdles, the Catalan club is in the spotlight. Will this team handle the pressure and climb back to the top of the EuroLeague? Only time will tell.
What do you think about this contract extension? Is Brizuela the right choice for Barcelona’s future, or should the club aim for even bigger stars? Drop your thoughts and let the debate begin!
