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Achille Polonara is nearing a two-year agreement with Virtus Bologna, sources tell BasketNews.

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Achille Polonara is edging closer to making a comeback in his home country. BasketNews sources indicate that the 31-year-old power forward is close to signing with Virtus Bologna.

According to BasketNews sources, Polonara nearing a two-year contract with the historical Italian club.

The initial report on the progressing negotiations came from Alberto Marzagalia of EuroDevotion.

Polonara began the 2022-23 season with the back-to-back EuroLeague champions, Anadolu Efes Istanbul, but made a mid-season move to Zalgiris Kaunas.

Over the course of 35 EuroLeague games, Polonara maintained an average of 3.9 points (37.9% 3P) and 3.4 rebounds in under 15 minutes of playing time.

In the LKL, the Italian big averaged 6.7 points (60% 2P, 31.7% 3P), 6.2 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 20 minutes of play.

Virtus Segafredo Bologna

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

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