Ricky Rubio reportedly close to signing with FC Barcelona
Ricky Rubio is close to signing with FC Barcelona: an imminent decision is expected within the next few hours
Ricky Rubio is close to signing with FC Barcelona: an imminent decision is expected within the next few hours. The EuroLeague transfer market closes on Wednesday 7 February, and Barça seem not to want to wait until the last moment to announce the player’s return.
Sources at Mundo Deportivo suggest that the official announcement could happen as early as today. Although Rubio has yet to be ready to play, his registration is necessary to participate in the continental competition this season.
Barça intends not to rush Rubio’s return to the court, leaving the player free to decide the timing of his return. Since Rubio announced his intention to return to play, training with Barça, the reception has been extremely positive, both from the club and the player himself, who immediately felt at home.
FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta also publicly expressed his desire to see Rubio at Barça, emphasising the importance of his signing for the club’s basketball project.