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 regulations, Luwawu-Cabarrot's current team, Baskonia, has the right to match Barcelona's salary offer, potentially triggering a bidding war similar to past transfers, including Adam Hanga's move from Baskonia to Barcelona in 2017. This mechanism could influence the final outcome of the transfer.

Luwawu-Cabarrot delivered an impressive performance last season, averaging 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 saga highlights the competitive nature of top Spanish basketball clubs in securing elite talent ahead of the new season.