The Catalan escort Pep Busquets has renewed its contract with Bàsquet Girona until 2028as reported on Tuesday the club chaired by Marc Gasol. Busquets has been a fundamental piece of Moncho Fernández team since his arrival in January, from Joventut Badalona.
The player born in Granollers has averaged 8.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists in more than 16 minutes disputed on averagewith seven actions above the ten points and the ten assessment credits.
Key for salvation
The Catalan escort, without much prominence in Badalona, got out of the Penya and officially signed for the Bàsquet Girona on January 3, 2025. With the team accumulating a very bad Balance of 2 wins and 11 lossesthe team looked at the precipice of the descent.
But the arrival of Busquets, among others, was key to reverse the dynamics and sign a Very good January, with four victories in five games. Then, in the remaining four months, Girona was adding victories until they reached eleven, which certified salvation in Endesa League.
A permanence that arrived this past weekend. Despite losing clearly in front of the Palau Blaugrana, 97-74, The defeat of Covirán Granada left Girona alone, who saw how the Andalusians were two victories With a match to be played.
Satisfaction for staying
This renewal Keep Busquets in the team that received him on loan in the LEB Oro, the 20/21 course And where he wanted to return after disconnecting from the Joventut de Badalona, a club in which he had formed from very small.
Being such an important man for Moncho Fernández, the renewal has been held by the sports director of Girona, Fernando San Emeterio: “He is a player who has helped us a lot in the second half of the season. He has worked every day with a very good work ethic and has shown predisposition to continue in Girona. “
Together with Busquets, Girona will close this ACB this season Thursday 29, at 8:30 p.m., in Fontajau with the visit of the Lleida Hiotos.
