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Shabazz Napier's departure from Crvena Zvezda to join Milan is clouded in uncertainty, with conflicting statements from coaches.

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On Wednesday, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgradehead coachIoannis Sfairopoulos stated that Shabazz Napier would be joining his former team, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan.

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"He is not with us anymore because he will go to Armani," Sfairopoulos told Sport Klub.

However, Milan's coach, Ettore Messina, did not confirm Napier's transfer after his team's victory against ASVEL.

"I'm glad that coach Sfairopoulos is better informed than me. I have no news to give you," Messina said during the post-game conference, via Alessandro Luigi Maggi of Sportando.

Napier's potential return to Milan is noteworthy, especially considering his previous disagreement with Messina in November.

In Tuesday's EuroLeague Round 15 home game against Real Madrid, Napier did not play, and he was involved in another argument, this time with coach Sfairopoulos.

Napier's time in Belgrade has been marked by injuries, playing in 11 EuroLeague games with averages of 9.8 points, 1.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.3 steals, and 7.8 PIR.

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