Tornike Shengelia reportedly close to agreeing contract extension with Virtus / News - Basketnews.com

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Tornike Shengelia will likely stay in Italy for the next season as well. According to Marca, the Georgian power forward is close to renewing his contract with Virtus Bologna.

Tornike Shengelia

Team:Virtus BolognaPosition:PFAge:30Height:206 cmWeight:103 kgBirth place:Tbilisi, GeorgiaProfileNewsStatistics

Shengelia joined Virtus after abruptly leaving CSKA Moscow at the start of the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian army. It would be a multi-year deal and he would receive 1.8 million euros per season, according to Marca.

Shengelia was a very desirable player for the big European clubs after leaving CSKA. As EuroLeague's transfer window was closed, he signed with Virtus until the end of the season.

He averages 12.4 points and 6.3 rebounds in the Italian League and 7.5 points and 5.7 rebounds in the EuroCup, where he will play in the final after Virtus eliminated Valencia Basket.

Shengelia seems to have settled in the city and in the club that, as a EuroCup finalist, has a chance to play in the EuroLeague next season.

It remains to be seen what classification criteria EuroLeague will establish since it is thought that Russian clubs will not play.

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