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jul 26 2026Real Madrid has closed the signing of Damian Jones to strengthen their interior game ahead of the 2026/27 season. The American center will join the white team in a deal that only awaits medical clearance and contract signature.
The move, first reported by Chema de Lucas, addresses a clear need for Pedro Martínez's team: adding size, physicality, and depth in the paint. Jones arrives as an NBA-profile interior player, with experience, size, and the ability to play near the basket.
The American, standing 2.11 meters tall, boasts an extensive track record in the North American league and was a two-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors. His arrival will give Real Madrid another piece to complement Walter Tavares and strengthen an interior position also affected by the long-term absence of Usman Garuba.
He doesn't arrive as an offensive star, but as a rotation center: intimidation, rebounding, shot-blocking, finishing, and physical presence. A profile necessary for a roster being thoroughly rebuilt this summer.
Pending final formalities, Damian Jones will be a new Real Madrid player.
