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Pedro Martinez Shocks Valencia by Leaving for Real Madrid Basketball Team
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First reported by Mako · Jun 29, 2026
What happened
Pedro Martinez, Valencia Basket's coach, is leaving for Real Madrid after recently renewing his contract, causing shock and anger in Spain. Real Madrid will pay his release clause and dismiss their current coach, with Martinez set to earn over 1 million euros per season. The move is seen as a major betrayal by fans and commentators due to Martinez's prior anti-Real Madrid remarks.
- 01Pedro Martinez is leaving Valencia Basket to coach Real Madrid basketball team.
- 02Real Madrid will pay Martinez's 1 million euro release clause and fire current coach Sergio Scariolo.
- 03Martinez recently renewed his contract with Valencia, surprising fans and commentators.
- 04Spanish media call the move a major betrayal and unprecedented shock.
- 05Martinez had previously expressed anti-Real Madrid views, making the switch controversial.
- 06Real Madrid will pay Scariolo about 5 million euros in compensation.
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