By Aris Barkas/ barkas@eurohoops.net
A bomb was dropped on Monday in Galatasaray. The leader of the team Carlos Arroyo announced that he was parting ways with the team “due to an unfortunate financial quarrel with the Istanbul franchise”.
In a press release Arroyo sends the following message:
“I am deeply saddened to inform the press and the great fans here in Istanbul of my decision to conclude my time with Galatasaray.
My decision to leave the team came only after long and careful consideration. It is with regret, yet firm conviction, that under the team’s current unstable financial situation, I can no longer be a part of the Galatasaray team.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the faithful fans of Galatasaray for the love and respect they have shown me over the last three years. You will always have a place in my heart.
I also would like to thank Coach Ataman for placing his utter confidence in me during these memorable years. I will forever be thankful for everything you have done for my career.
To my teammates, thank you for pushing me and inspiring me when I needed it most! I will miss you guys the most”.