Barcelona Poised to Sign Timothy Luwawu-Cabarrot After Real Madrid Backs Out
After a standout season, French scorer Timothy Luwawu-Cabarrot is set to make a significant career move. Initially linked with a transfer to Real Madrid following reports of interest from Villeurbanne, recent developments in Spain indicate that Barcelona has secured an agreement with the 31-year-old swingman. According to Spanish outlets Mundo Deportivo and Sportando, Real Madrid decided against signing Luwawu-Cabarrot after finalizing Pedro Martinez as their new coach. Meanwhile, Barcelona accelerated negotiations and reached a full agreement with the player.
Under Spanish league rules, Luwawu-Cabarrot's current team, Baskonia, can match Barcelona's salary offer, potentially triggering a bidding war. This scenario has occurred before, notably during Adam Hanga's transfer from Baskonia to Barcelona in 2017. Luwawu-Cabarrot posted impressive averages last season, scoring 18.2 points per game with shooting splits of 54.8% on two-pointers, 41.2% on three-pointers, and 89.8% from the free-throw line, along with 3.4 rebounds per game.
The transfer drama highlights the competitive nature of Spanish basketball's top clubs as they vie for elite talent ahead of the new season.
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