Pau Gasol denied the versions of the press in his country, according to which they had reached an agreement to return to Spain and serve as a member of the Barcelona squad.
“Following the news that has appeared, I want to communicate that I continue to focus on my recovery and I am not yet ready to hit the track,” Gasol said through his Twitter account.
Some media in Spain have reported that the basketball player had decided to return to the club where he began his career in the late 1990s.
The 40-year-old Gasol has tried to regain his form with a view to his fifth appearance at the Olympics. Last year, he was of the opinion that you need to play this season to have any chance of making the Olympics in Tokyo.
“When I have something to announce, I will do it through my social networks. Thanks a lot for your support! ”Adds the tweet from Gasol, who has been off the court for nearly two years after undergoing foot surgery.
Gasol won two NBA titles with the Lakers and has also played for Memphis, Chicago, San Antonio and Milwaukee. (GG) (Fox Sports)