Ognjen Dobric leaves Crvena Zvezda, joins Virtus Bologna / News - Basketnews.com

Following the departure of Milos Teodosic, Virtus Bologna have signed another Serbian player, Ognjen Dobric, who's following the opposite route.

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Ognjen Dobric has completed his four-year stint with Crvena Zvezda to continue his career with Virtus Segafredo Bologna.

Ognjen Dobric

Position:SG, SFAge:28Height:200 cmWeight:93 kgBirth place:Knin, CroatiaProfileNewsStatistics

This news was announced in June, when Red Star fought a decisive battle with Partizan Mozzart Bet for the Adriatic League. After that, the speculations were quiet, but the transfer was carried out regardless.

The Serbian swingman has signed a two-year deal with the Italian club. For the 28-year-old international player, this will be the first time playing outside of his native Serbia. Last season, he started in a career-high 19 games for Zvezda, averaging 9.9 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists and an 8.1 PIR.

Dobric spent the first three of his seven-year deal with Red Star on loan at the club's affiliate team, FMP Zeleznik. During his time with Zvezda, Dobric has played in six EuroLeague campaigns, averaging 7.6 points, 1.9 rebounds and a 6.3 PIR.

Domestically, Dobric has achieved plenty of success with Zvezda, including winning the triple – the Adriatic League, the Serbian League and the Serbian Cup – in 2017, 2021 and 2022. In total, he has lifted the Adriatic League title four times, the Serbian League trophy on six occasions, the Serbian Cup four times and the Adriatic League Super Cup once.

He was named the Adriatic League Finals MVP in 2022, the Serbian League Playoffs MVP in 2017 and 2021, and the Serbian Cup MVP in 2021.

Virtus Segafredo Bologna

Position Player Status PG Alessandro Pajola Signed until 2026 PG Bruno Mascolo(story) Signed until 2024 SG Marco Belinelli(story) Signed until 2025 PG/SG Daniel Hackett Signed until 2024 SG/PG Iffe Lundberg Signed until 2024 SG/SF Ognjen Dobric(story) Signed until 2025 SG/SF Isaia Cordinier(story) Signed until 2025 SF Awudu Abass (story) Signed until 2024 SF/PF Leo Menalo Signed until 2026 PF Tornike Shengelia Signed until 2024+1 PF Achille Polonara(story) Signed until 2025 C Devontae Cacok(story) Signed until 2025 Coach Sergio Scariolo(signed until 2024) Expired contract Milos Teodosic (will not return), Jordan Mickey, Kyle Weems (will not return), Nico Mannion (will not return), Mam Jaiteh (will not return), Ismael Bako, Michele Ruzzier, Gora Kamara Rumored to leave Semi Ojeleye (will not return), Iffe Lundberg Interested Diego Flaccadori (story), Bryn Forbes, Ognjen Dobri

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