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The news has been in the air for some time, but now it’s official: Alex Poythress leaves Olimpia Milano after just one season and moved to Russia to Zenit St. Petersburg. The adventure of the former Maccabi in Lombardy therefore ends with a bittersweet taste, slowed down even before it began when he was added to the long department late in the transfer market Nikola Mirotica very pleasant surprise for Olimpia fans which however caused a significant reduction in Poythress’ playing time as he remained to watch his teammates play for the entire duration of the playoffs.
Now, with the minutes of the departing Nicolò Melli which will be played by LeDay, the former Maccabi Tel Aviv he won’t stay another season playing as Josh Nebo’s replacement center. Even with the impediment of being able to play the cups for the Russian teams, faced with a conspicuous offer with ample playing time Poythress quickly accepted the court of Zenit St. Petersburg where he will build an intriguing play-pivot axis with Thomas Heurtel. This is a return to blue and white for the big native of Savannah and naturalized Ivorian, after the period from 2020 to 2022 in which he won the Russian championship in the 2021/2022 season.
Olimpia Milano, Alex Poythress says goodbye: the press release
The news of the separation with Poythress was made official by Olimpia Milano through a note on their official website where they wished the player the best: “Pallacanestro Olimpia Milano thanks Alex Poythress for the season spent together and the conquest of the championship and wishes him the best possible for his future.”
2024-06-26 19:50:50
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