By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Thomas Heurtel was on the verge of re-joining Barcelona, but the deal fell through even though the player arrived in the city with his family.
The president of the Catalan club, Joan Laporta, commented on the situation, referring to the time Heurtel left Barça in 2021.
“A player who was negotiating with Madrid when he was at Barça and left the way he did…? I don’t want to give the matter any further thought,” Laporta said.
He then ended with a clear message.
“Is Heurtel really Barça’s biggest problem? Heurtel?”
Thomas Heurtel rejected Maccabi
Heurtel ended up joining Leyma Coruña and admitted to rejecting an opportunity to join Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv.
“I am happy to sign here. I rejected Maccabi and several ACB teams. I want to return to the highest level,” Heurtel said.
Heurtel will be playing alongside Trey Thompkins for the third time in his career.
“Trey spoke very well of the club and the project they have. Coach Diego Epifano needs me, and I want to contribute at my best,” Heurtel added.