Ricky Rubio denies report about his return to Barcelona / News - Basketnews.com

Rubio would join Barca next summer. He currently has two years left in his contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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After losing their biggest star this offseason, FC Barcelona were reported to be making moves in the free agency market, just not for the upcoming season.

Ricard Rubio

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According to Jose Ignacio Huguet from Mundo Deportivo, Barca are finalizing a deal with Ricky Rubio to join the team in 2024.

However, the player himself later denied the report.

"Sources close to Ricky Rubio tell me that Mundo Deportivo is lying. But still, my source is not as reliable as yours," the player ironically posted on Twitter.

The 32-year-old guard still has two years left in his contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, he has recently expressed his desire to return to Barcelona.

"I'm beginning to consider my return. Going home. To Barcelona. Close to home," Rubio said in an interview in May. "I have two years left on my contract. Maybe one. We'll see."

"When my son starts going to school, NBA will not be worth it anymore. I'll have to go back," Rubio said. "I don't want to be dizzy when he's six years old, the age to start making friends. I've talked about it with my wife, we have it very clear. It's a moment when basketball will not be the top priority."

Rubio has spent the last 12 years of his career in the NBA. Last season, he averaged 5.2 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 3.5 assists for the Cavs.

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