Dominican Republic's Jean Montero causes stir with Gran Canaria boycott / News - Basketnews.com

Gran Canaria express concern and seek resolution as Dominican Republic NT guard Jean Montero skips training and indicates a desire to leave the club, citing a contractual dispute.

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Reigning EuroCup champions Gran Canaria have issued an official statement regarding the Dominican Republic national team guard, Jean Montero, who was supposed to begin preparing for the 2023-24 season with the team.

Jean Montero

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However, Montero has not joined the squad as expected, and the club has expressed their concerns in the following statement:

"On the 11th of this month, we extended an invitation to the player to join our team's training alongside his fellow first-team members. But the player decided not to appear for training, and he also communicated his desire to 'not continue under the discipline of the club.'

At Gran Canaria, we hold great respect for our fans, sponsors, and all those involved with the club. Consequently, we cannot accept unilateral decisions that do not respect the terms and conditions outlined in the contractual relationship between the club and the player. We believe that it is crucial to adhere to these established terms.

In light of this situation, the club is taking necessary steps to address and resolve this matter. Our hope is that Mr. Jean Montero will promptly rejoin the first-team activities."

Montero, the 20-year-old point guard, averaged 9.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists over five FIBA World Cup games. The Dominican Republic finished its appearance in the Second Round.

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