Movistar Estudiantes<\/strong> has announced the signing of L\u00e9o Westermann<\/strong> for the next two months. The French point guard, born in 1992 and standing 1.98m, arrives to reinforce the team following the temporary absence of Fernando Zurbriggen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Westermann brings extensive experience at the highest level of European basketball. Throughout his career, he has played for several of the continent’s major clubs and competed in the EuroLeague<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He began his professional career with ASVEL<\/strong> before moving to Partizan Belgrade<\/strong>. He later played for Zalgiris Kaunas, CSKA Moscow, Fenerbahce, FC Barcelona and AS Monaco<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The French point guard is already familiar with Spanish basketball. During his career, he has played for FC Barcelona<\/strong>, Monbus Obradoiro<\/strong> and Baloncesto Fuenlabrada<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Last season, Westermann helped Monbus Obradoiro earn promotion to the ACB<\/strong>, appearing in 35 games<\/strong> and averaging 10.3 points, 4.8 assists and 11.6 PIR<\/strong> per game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Movistar Estudiantes sporting director \u00cd\u00f1igo de la Villa<\/strong> explained that Westermann’s arrival is designed to maintain the team’s competitiveness during Zurbriggen’s absence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cFernando’s situation forces us to adapt and look for a solution that allows us to maintain the team’s level of competitiveness during his absence.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n De la Villa also highlighted Westermann’s experience and ability to read the game:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cHe is a player with a top-level career and experience, who knows European basketball perfectly and can give us direction, game reading, size and a lot of competitive experience from day one.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n The Spanish club considers the signing a temporary solution while Fernando Zurbriggen completes his recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\nL\u00e9o Westermann brings EuroLeague experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
L\u00e9o Westermann knows Spanish basketball<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sporting director \u00cd\u00f1igo de la Villa explains the signing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Westermann will stay with Estudiantes for two months<\/h2>\n\n\n\n