Devastating news for Baxi Manresa at the doors of summer. In spite “It's not an easy decision” And he has recognized that “A month ago I thought it would be here much longer”.
With the emotions to the leather, Pujol has said that he has made the decision since “The maximum conviction” For a series of reasons “Purely sports.” “What they have explained to me has fit me a lot And I think it can help me to continue learning many things and continue to grow, “said the 35 -year -old man, who has admitted that “The timings have been capricious”. He has also assured that it has been “The first offer” who has received from Baskonia.
Manresano has also wanted to say goodbye to the fans with an extensive letter, published in his personal profile of 'X'.
A very meditated decision
The so far DD of Manresa has told that “They have been very intense days with many things in the head” And that the house factor has been a handicap against when making the decision: “I have given many laps to the fact of having educated, formed and grown in my house”. His commitment to the Catalan entity has been impeccable and has reaffirmed it. “I have always prioritized the club above any costo. This has made me win many things, but also losing many others, “Pujol said.
Has also been shown “Very happy” to have been part of the Catalan club. “You can always count on me for whatever and I hope to come back someday,” He has expressed very excited Xevi Pujol. Likewise, he wanted to value his work: “The blank pages that I have been writing in the history of the club It has always been with good intention“Finally, he has made a special mention to two important people for him in his professional career: James Ponsarnau and Josep Saez. The first, current coach of Surne Bilbao Basket and first Manresano coach between 2006 and 2013, He opted for him in 2011 to enter the club; The Second, former President of the Manresa Basketball, es who trusted him to start as a sports director in 2020.
The future of the club
Despite his departure, Xevi Pujol wanted to convey tranquility regarding the future of the club. “People can be calm; The club continues to move and you have to be patient Because now they need time to make the best possible decision, “said the sports architect, who on his facet has stressed that “The intentions are written” and? “I would be calm” With the information you have.
Xevi Pujol, in the stands of the New Gorge / Baxi Manresa
About the club in general, he highlighted the identity he has: “Identity is very difficult to achieve and there is here. I consider that it is lucky to have passed through here, have shared it and hopefully continue to grow. Regarding this, President Josep Maria Herms has stated that “Identity is basic” and that they are working to “Continue in this line”.
About Pujol's decision, Herm has shown “HUGE” And he wished him “All the luck in the world”. Finally, he has been asked about the European competition that Baxi Manresa will play next season and has assured that “the club is committed to Europe and is working on the Eurocup option“.
