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Ibon Navarro To Leave Unicaja as Red Star Reportedly Emerges As Leading Suitor

Reported interest from Crvena zvezda could require a payout and signal the Serbian club’s shift toward younger, domestically successful coaches.

Overview

  • Regional reports say Navarro has told Unicaja’s management, coaching staff and players that he will depart the Málaga club after four and a half seasons.
  • Navarro became Unicaja’s most decorated coach, winning seven titles in roughly four seasons and becoming the club’s winningest coach.
  • Serbian outlets report Crvena zvezda evaluated several candidates before focusing on Navarro and now views him as a leading choice for its next head coach.
  • Those reports say Red Star may offer about €400,000 to buy Navarro out of his Unicaja contract but both clubs have not confirmed any deal.
  • The story remains provisional and driven by local media coverage, with Navarro’s limited EuroLeague head-coach record and Unicaja’s planning now the key uncertainties to follow.