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Barcelona Poised to Sign Timothy Luwawu-Cabarrot After Real Madrid Backs Out

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First reported by N12 · Jul 2, 2026

What happened

Timothy Luwawu-Cabarrot, initially linked to Real Madrid, is now reportedly set to join Barcelona after Madrid withdrew interest. Baskonia, his current club, can match Barcelona's offer, possibly sparking a bidding war. The 31-year-old French player had a standout season, averaging 18.2 points per game.

01Timothy Luwawu-Cabarrot is set to join Barcelona after Real Madrid withdrew interest.
02Barcelona reached a full agreement with Luwawu-Cabarrot following Real Madrid's decision.
03Baskonia can match Barcelona's salary offer under Spanish league rules, possibly triggering a bidding war.
04Pedro Martinez's signing as Real Madrid coach influenced Madrid's decision not to pursue Luwawu-Cabarrot.
05Luwawu-Cabarrot averaged 18.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, and high shooting percentages last season.
06Similar bidding wars occurred before, such as Adam Hanga's 2017 transfer from Baskonia to Barcelona.

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