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From El Pais:
Jordi Villacampa (Joventut’s president): “(Ricky Rubio) cannot play for Joventut anymore.”
Tona Vives (Rubio’s mother): “Ricky took a hard look at Real Madrid’s offer, but since his intention is going to the NBA in two years he decided it was best being around his people during that time.”
Esteve Rubio (Rubio’s father): “Ricky has made his mind up that he wants to go to the NBA; he would like to stay with Joventut, but if that can’t be and the team wants to trade him to Regal Barça, he would have no objection.”
From Marca:
At the end of the day, more than any other thing, it’s the decision of a boy that wants to be in his comfort zone. One of Ricky’s greatest illusions is his house, close to his grandma’s (where he has lunch twice a week), which he has restored himself…
“I’ve been a pro since I was 14 and I want to enjoy this. Do you think going to Madrid is worth it?” he asked his parents.
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