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Pedro Martinez Named Head Coach of Real Madrid Basketball for Three Years
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First reported by Mako · 1 hour ago
What happened
Pedro Martinez has been appointed head coach of Real Madrid basketball on a three-year deal, replacing Sergio Scariolo after a trophyless season. Martinez joins from Valencia, where he earned EuroLeague Coach of the Year honors and led the team to multiple titles and a EuroLeague Final Four. Real Madrid paid a one million euro transfer fee for Martinez.
- 01Pedro Martinez named Real Madrid basketball head coach on a three-year contract.
- 02Martinez replaces Sergio Scariolo, who coached Real Madrid for one season.
- 03Scariolo's tenure ended after no trophies and several final losses in 2025-26.
- 04Martinez led Valencia to Spanish league and Supercup titles and a EuroLeague Final Four.
- 05Real Madrid paid Valencia one million euros for Martinez's transfer.
- 06Martinez will earn just over one million euros per season at Real Madrid.
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