After a near miss with a transfer to Barcelona, the future of Thomas Heurtel was a hot topic. The suspense is over: the French playmaker is indeed headed to Spain, but he’ll be suiting up for Leyma Coruña instead.
The Move to Leyma Coruña
According to reports from MARCA and EuroHoops, Heurtel has signed a contract with Leyma Coruña that will carry him through the remainder of the season. Just a week ago, he was all set to join FC Barcelona, but that deal fell through at the last minute.
Exciting Debut in Liga Endesa
✍️ Leyma @basquetcoruna announces the addition of Thomas Heurtel for the 2024-25 season! #LigaEndesa | #MercadoACB pic.twitter.com/bGD50YNx3j
— Liga Endesa (@ACBCOM) January 10, 2025
Future Ambitions and Challenges
It’s crucial to note that Heurtel’s contract includes an escape clause, allowing him to join an EuroLeague team if the opportunity arises before the end of February. Reaching the pinnacle of European basketball—and possibly representing France again—remains high on his agenda. However, he steps into a club that is fresh off promotion and grappling to maintain its spot in Spain’s top division, currently sitting near the bottom of the standings.
Returning to Familiar Grounds
Heurtel is no stranger to the ACB League; he has played for elite teams like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Vitoria-Gasteiz throughout his career. If he’s still with La Coruña come May, the impending rematch against Barcelona will surely be electrifying!
Sources: MARCA / EuroHoops