Armoni Brooks' Transfer Sparks Tension with Serbian Club Partizan Belgrade

Armoni Brooks experienced a turbulent summer in his basketball career, culminating in a loan move to Valencia on August 3, 2026. After an impressive season with Milan, Brooks was close to signing with Partizan Belgrade but ultimately agreed to a lucrative contract with French club Villeurbanne. However, Villeurbanne soon faced budget constraints, prompting Brooks to seek a new team. Several EuroLeague clubs, including Maccabi Tel Aviv, Real Madrid, Partizan, and Valencia, showed interest in acquiring him.

According to Serbian outlet Mozart, Brooks and his agent angered Partizan by contacting them again after initial talks earlier in the summer. They asked Partizan to wait for a potential deal with Real Madrid and promised to update them if that fell through. Partizan, confident they would sign Brooks first, reacted negatively and reportedly told his representatives, "Do not call us again."

The negotiations with Real Madrid did not materialize, and Brooks eventually joined Valencia on loan. Details of the discussions between Brooks and Real Madrid remain undisclosed. This episode highlights the complexities and tensions in Brooks' transfer saga during the 2026 summer transfer window.