The Catalan point guard reportedly turned down a Greek club offer despite direct conversations with Željko Obradović. His intention remains to extend his time at Badalona and continue wearing the Penya jersey.
Ricky Rubio is prioritizing staying with Joventut Badalona for the upcoming season. According to information published by El Dedo de Pocius, the veteran point guard reportedly rejected an offer from Panathinaikos after holding a conversation with Željko Obradović.
The return of the Serbian head coach to the bench of the Athens club had prompted Panathinaikos to show interest in bringing Rubio on board. Obradović reportedly contacted the player personally to explain the project and try to convince him to embark on a new chapter in the EuroLeague.
However, the response from the Catalan playmaker was reportedly negative. Despite the sporting and financial significance of the Greek proposal, Ricky's desire continues to be to remain in Badalona, where he returned last season to once again defend the colors of the club where he began his professional career.
His possible continuity is one of the most important decisions pending in Joventut's planning. Rubio finished the season as one of the great pillars of the green-and-black team, both for his on-court performance and for the leadership and experience he brought to the locker room.