Cape Verde and Real Madrid Icon Eddy Tavares Commits to Five More Years with Real Madrid! Following months of intense speculation about his future, veteran center Walter Tavares has officially finalised a new agreement with Real Madrid. Read on for insights into Tavares' decision and what this means for the team's prospects.
Last Updated on
May 29, 2024
Ayo Biyibi
Staff Writer
After months of speculation regarding Walter Tavares' future, the veteran center from Cape Verde has finalised a new agreement with Real Madrid.
The two-time Euroleague champion (2018 and 2023) has now signed a five-year contract extension, having deliberated over the offer for several months. This decision marks a significant commitment to Real Madrid, ensuring Tavares will continue to be a key player for the team.
Tavares, an African basketball icon, is a man on a mission. Having earned the EuroLeague Final Four MVP title in 2023, he is now in his seventh season with Real Madrid. His sights are set on a third EuroLeague championship, a testament to his unwavering ambition and drive.
He is currently averaging 9.4 points and 7.0 rebounds per game in the ACB, alongside 9.6 points and 6.6 rebounds per game in the EuroLeague.
