Armoni Brooks Angers Partizan Belgrade After Joining Valencia on Loan

Armoni Brooks experienced a complicated 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 instead 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 Belgrade, and Valencia, showed interest.

According to Serbian outlet Mozart, Brooks and his agent upset Partizan by delaying their commitment. After initial talks with Partizan, Brooks's representatives asked the Serbian club to wait while they explored a deal with Real Madrid, promising to update them if negotiations failed. Partizan reacted negatively, reportedly telling Brooks's agent, "Do not ever call us again."

Ultimately, the deal with Real Madrid did not materialize, and Brooks joined Valencia on loan. The details of the discussions between Brooks and Real Madrid have not been disclosed. This episode highlights the challenges Brooks faced navigating multiple offers during a turbulent transfer period.