The MVP of the Final Four ends his contract for next season and asks for close to 3 million to renew within the same team
He real Madrid is committed to maintaining the integrity of its workforce ensuring the continuity of its key figures, although Edy Tavares has not yet been assured. After consolidating the point guard position with the signing of Facu Campazzo for three years and the renewal of Gaby Deck until 2028, the white club’s attention has turned to the pivot position.
Edy Tavares, the defensive fort of Real Madrid, He has a contract for next season. At issue, however, lies in the Cape Verdean’s contract renewal before he becomes a free agent in the summer of 2024, at the age of 32. In this way he asks for an amount of 3 million euros to ensure his continuation within the club.
The Tavares salary dispute
Tavares, who has been arguably underpaid, collecting three million euros gross last season, he has remained outside the top 10 highest paid players in the Euroleague, despite being the best center and MVP of the last Final Four. Eurohoops sources anticipate a change in this situation, projecting a gross salary for Tavares of four million for the 2023-24 season.
To sign a contract extension, Tavares demands a significant increase in his payroll, aspiring to receive three million euros net, a figure that would equate his contract to those of Shane Larkin and Vasilije Micic at Anadolu Efes. To date, there has been no significant progress in the negotiations, but Real Madrid has prioritized this situation, recognizing the importance of Tavares in the squad.
Tavares’ impact on the pitch
Edy Tavares is, unquestionably, the most influential player real Madrid when he is on the court, setting the tone of the game with his size and defense of the rim. Since his last contract extension in 2019, Tavares has become increasingly decisive, demonstrating it with impressive numbers in the last season: 11.2 points (68% accuracy in field goals), 6.9 rebounds and 2.2 rebounding, earning an 18 PIR in 40 EuroLeague games.
Real Madrid has maintained a strict contract limit policy in the basketball section, reflecting the general trend in the EuroLeague to reduce salaries. However, there are always clubs willing to make a significant economic effort and if there is a player who can challenge and break Madrid’s salary ceiling, that is without a doubt, Edy Tavares.
