The big upheaval happened Kevin Pader has canceled his verbal agreement with Barcelona by signing a new two-year contract with Partizan. But what led to this change of climate and to the stay of the American shooting guard in the Belgrade team?
The first reports indicate that the 30-year-old ace found that he could not sign, at least not immediately or in the … near future, in Barcelona, ​​since this was impossible for financial and accounting reasons while his contract is in force Nikola Mirotic. It is recalled that the latter has been informed of the club’s decision to release him, however he claims all the money until the completion of his “golden” contract, with the amount reaching 22 million euros. It is understood that with such an amount pending and “Barca” having expressed the intention to significantly reduce its budget, such an expensive transfer as that of Pader would be impossible to complete.
Pander was found meteoric, but the Zeljko Obradovic make sure to… land him back in Partizan. The presence of the Serbian coach, who launched the career of the 30-year-old ace, was instrumental in him responding positively to the renewal proposal of the Adriatic League champions, although even without Barcelona he would have plenty of options in the market, and with more money (like this of Panathinaikou). Pander and “Zots” have an excellent relationship and cooperation, with the American choosing to… “come down” two summers ago to the Eurocup to work with him and is fully justified for his choice. In fact, Obradovic made him a captain, seeing in him a leader on and off the court for Partizan. Pander this morning made a decision, informed Barcelona and Partizan about it and preferred the “security” of the Serbian coach and an environment in which he is and feels important.
Source: Sport Fm
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