Real Madrid’s Pursuit of Theo Maledon
Real Madrid is showing interest in acquiring the services of Theo Maledon, a 23-year-old French guard who currently plays for ASVEL Villeurbanne. Maledon has been impressive in the Euroleague, earning MVP of the day three times this season.
Maledon’s Impressive Performance
Maledon boasts a strong offensive profile, with the ability to penetrate and shoot from the goal. He is the fourth top scorer in the Euroleague, averaging 18.8 points per game, with a 54.2% success rate in two-point shots and 39.8% in three-pointers. Additionally, he has a high rating of 23.4 credits per game and can contribute to rebounding (4.2) and assists (4.8).
Real Madrid’s Interest in Maledon
Real Madrid’s interest in Maledon is not new, as they were already considering him a few weeks ago. However, ASVEL’s high financial demands at the time made the deal unfeasible. Now, Madrid is trying to negotiate a more affordable transfer by including Xavier Rathan-Mayes in the deal.
Rathan-Mayes to Make the Operation Cheaper
According to journalist Matteo Andreani, Real Madrid is willing to include Rathan-Mayes in the operation to reduce the financial burden of Maledon’s transfer. Rathan-Mayes has been benched in the last two games, and it seems that he has lost the coach’s confidence.
Competition for Maledon’s Signature
Real Madrid is not the only team interested in Maledon’s services. Greek and Turkish teams with greater economic capacity are also following the point guard, who is being one of the revelations of the Euroleague. Additionally, ASVEL is trying to keep Maledon, as his contract ends in June. The NBA can also be an option for Maledon, who already has experience playing in the American Professional League.