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Marcus Eriksson signed a one-year extension with ALBA Berlin, as Himar Ojeda, the German team's sports director, said.

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ALBA Berlin are holding onto hope for the return of sharpshooter Marcus Eriksson, the Swedish wing who has been sidelined for over a year and a half due to several injuries.

Marcus Eriksson

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Himar Ojeda, the German team's sports director, expressed his optimism, saying, "I really hope and wish that he can come back again. We wanted to give him this chance."

According to an article published in Zeit.de, Eriksson's deal, which had expired in the summer, was extended for another year.

"We gave him a contract for one year," Ojeda said, per Zeit.de. "It's a win-win situation."

The 29-year-old Eriksson has been grappling with persistent foot problems that have repeatedly hindered his recovery. Fortunately, there were signs of improvement towards the end of the last season.

"I was close to making a comeback at the end of the season, and then I was unlucky again," the player referred to a knee injury that required surgery.

Despite the setbacks, Eriksson maintains his optimism, saying, "I'm glad that I can continue to try it here. It's too early to give up."

Eriksson last played in the EuroLeague on January 20, 2022.

ALBA Berlin

Position Player Status PG/SG Jonas Mattisseck(story) Signed until 2026 PG/SG Malte Delow Signed until 2025 PG Matteo Spagnolo(story) Signed until 2026 SG Ziga Samar Signed until 2026 SG Matt Thomas(story) Signed until 2024 SG/SF Marcus Eriksson (story) Signed until 2024 SG/SF Gabriele Procida Signed until 2025 SG/SF Sterling Brown(story) Signed until 2025 SF/PF Louis Olinde(story) Signed until 2026 PF Johannes Thiemann Signed until 2024 PF Tim Schneider Signed until 2025 PF Justin Bean(story) Signed until 2026 PF Yannick Wetzell Signed until 2025 C Kresimir Nikic Signed until 2024 C Christ Koumadje(story) Signed until 2026 Coach Israel Gonzalez (signed until 2025) Expired contract Tamir Blatt (will not return), Maodo Lo (will not return), Luke Sikma (will not return), Ben Lammers (will not return) Rumored to leave Yovel Zoosman (will not return), Jaleen Smith (will not return) Interested

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