Gabriele Procida set to join Real Madrid after turning down Virtus Bologna

Real Madrid is strengthening its backcourt by signing Italian wing Gabriele Procida, as reported by Chema de Lucas. The 23-year-old rejected an offer from Virtus Bologna to join the Spanish club.

Procida demonstrated significant growth during his third EuroLeague season with ALBA Berlin, averaging 9.7 points and 2.2 rebounds across 26 games. His performance earned him the 2024 EuroLeague Rising Star award.

With ALBA Berlin exiting the EuroLeague to join the FIBA Champions League, Procida became a highly sought free agent. Real Madrid acted swiftly to secure the explosive wing, adding him to their offseason acquisitions that already include Theo Maledon and David Kramer.

Selected 36th overall in the 2022 NBA Draft, Procida began his professional career in Italy with Cantù and Fortitudo Bologna before transitioning to the EuroLeague stage.