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Willy Hernangómez Presented as Unicaja Signing

The former Barcelona center said he chose Málaga after coach Txus Vidorreta persuaded him to join, pledging to integrate as a supporting player.

Overview

  • Unicaja officially presented Willy Hernangómez at the Palacio de los Deportes Martín Carpena as one of the club’s main signings for the 2026–27 season.
  • Hernangómez framed his arrival with a team-first message, saying he will be a supporting player and asking to be treated as ‘one more’ on the roster.
  • He cited coach Txus Vidorreta as a decisive factor in his move, noting their past work in the Spanish national team and Vidorreta’s record with interior players.
  • Hernangómez said his three-season spell at Barcelona is over, thanked the club and president Joan Laporta, and praised Xavi Pascual and Íñigo Zorzano for their recent support.
  • Unicaja gains experienced interior depth from a player with NBA and Spain national-team background, a signing that could boost the club’s prospects in domestic and continental competitions.