Overview

• Real Madrid announced the deal on August 27, confirming a contract that runs until June 30, 2029.
• Spanish reports indicate Scariolo expects Almansa to compete immediately with the first team with no loan move contemplated.
• Almansa returns to the club where he trained in 2019–2021 after stints at Overtime Elite, NBA G League Igniteand the NBNBL’s Perth Wildcats.
• He holds MVP awards from the EuroEuropean Championship 2022, U19 World Cup 2023, and U17 World Cup 2022 and has already debuted with Spain’s senior team.
• He played Summer League with the 76ers and, according to reports, declined a G League opportunity to sign for Madrid following a late‑2024 positive cannabis test that led to a one‑month suspension in April–May 2025.