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jul 12 2026Pedro Martínez's arrival as head coach of Real Madrid could have significant implications for the roster. One of the names left hanging in the balance is Sergio Llull, a Real Madrid legend and one of the most important players in the club's recent history.
According to Sport, the Catalan coach is uncertain about how Llull fits into his new project. Pedro Martínez typically favors a high-tempo style of basketball with intense physicality, aggressive defense, and heavy rotation, a scenario in which the 38-year-old point guard could have less playing time.
Llull wants to continue for one more season at Real Madrid. His contract ended this summer and his desire is to extend a career that began in 2007 and has made him an absolute symbol of Real Madrid's identity.
His trophy cabinet speaks for itself: three EuroLeagues, nine Liga Endesa titles, and nine Supercopa titles, plus nearly two decades wearing the white jersey. But the coaching change opens up a delicate decision.
Real Madrid has yet to officially announce what will happen with their captain. Llull's future no longer depends solely on the weight of his history, but also on the type of roster that Pedro Martínez wants to build for the 2026/27 season.
