By John Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
UNICS Kazan’s president, Yevgeny Bogachev, told Izvestia that his team has completed the signing of Vangelis Mantzaris.”We agreed with Mantzaris” he said.
Bogachev also commented on Dimitrios Priftis desire to lure his Greek compatriot to his team. “The coach really wanted him for the new season” he admitted.
As Eurohoops previously reported, the 29-year-old Greek point guard was already informed by Olympiacos that David Blatt is not counting on him for the 2019-20 campaign.
Mantzaris had another year left in his contract with the Reds. According to Izvestia’s report, an agreement was made for his compensation and the early termination in order for him to sign with the Russian club.
Bogachev also noted that UNICS has almost completed its roster ahead of the upcoming 7DAYS EuroCup and VTB United League campaigns.
The veteran of eight EuroLeague seasons, all with Olympiacos, averaged 1.4 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists during the 2018-19 edition of Europe’s premier competition. He added 4.3 points per match in the Greek Basket League.