Real Madrid secures Bruno Fernando with a 2026 deal
After signing Dennis Smith Jr, whose debut has been postponed, Real Madrid seems to have secured another move in the market. According to well-known Spanish journalist Carlos Sánchez Blas, it’s done for Bruno Fernando, who has signed a contract with the Blancos until 2026. The player will undergo medical tests shortly. Several EuroLeague clubs have sought after the 26-year-old Angolan center in recent weeks. This year, he played 17 NBA games with the Toronto Raptors, averaging 8.6 minutes per game. The Canadian franchise recently waived him. Fernando has 220 appearances in the U.S. league. In the 2023/24 season, he played 45 games with the Atlanta Hawks, averaging 15.2 minutes, where he posted 6.3 points and 4.3 rebounds. A member of the Angolan National Team, he participated in the Olympics QF tournament, averaging 12 points and 10 rebounds in 2 games against Spain and Lebanon.