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Petrucelli Departs Trapani for Galatasaray
11 Jan
Summary
- John Petrucelli is moving from Trapani to Galatasaray in Istanbul.
- He will reunite with coach Gianmarco Pozzecco, who debuted him.
- Trapani faces uncertainty, with key players like Petrucelli departing.
Italo-American forward John Petrucelli is set to join Turkish club Galatasaray, relocating from Trapani to Istanbul. This significant transfer marks a new chapter for the player, who will be playing under coach Gianmarco Pozzecco, the same coach who gave him his debut with the Italian national team.
The move happens amid considerable uncertainty surrounding Petrucelli's former team, Trapani. The club's future is reportedly hanging in the balance, pending a meeting with the LBA and FIP. Petrucelli's departure is part of a trend, with other key players also seeking new opportunities.
In his five seasons playing in Italy, including three with Brescia, Petrucelli has consistently contributed offensively. He has averaged 9.9 points, 3 assists, and 1.9 rebounds per game. His performance in the Basketball Champions League has also been notable, with averages of 6.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game.
