Corriere di Bologna: “Cacok dismissed by Virtus but remains eligible for EuroLeague
“Cacok dismissed by Virtus but remains eligible for EuroLeague” – This is the headline on page 11 of today’s Corriere di Bologna
“Cacok dismissed by Virtus but remains eligible for EuroLeague” – This is the headline on page 11 of today’s Corriere di Bologna.
In a detailed report by Luca Aquino, the article explains that Virtus Bologna utilized a clause in the Italian league contract allowing them to terminate a player’s contract if he is deemed unfit for eight consecutive months. However, this clause does not apply to the EuroLeague Standard Player Contract (SPC), meaning Cacok’s contract remains valid in EuroLeague, despite his release from the Italian league roster.
Cacok, whose contract extends until June 2025, thus faces an unusual situation where he is no longer a Virtus player domestically but still under contract in EuroLeague. This represents an unprecedented legal case, with no similar situations on record. Should the two parties fail to reach a peaceful settlement, a legal battle might ensue in the coming months. And Toko Shengelia, EuroLeague Players Association president, is also a Virtus Bologna’s player…
Source: Corriere di Bologna