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Sylvain Francisco Leaves ASVEL Without Debut

Published July 30, 2026 · Updated July 30, 2026 · Mundo Deportivo

Sylvain Francisco, one of Europe's most sought-after basketball players, is leaving ASVEL Villeurbanne without debuting despite a 12 million euro, 3-year contract.

Seismic change in EuroLeague as Sylvain Francisco departs ASVEL Villeurbanne without playing a single game. The French star's departure comes after the club failed to secure financial guarantees to increase their budget to the projected 59 million euros for 2026-27.

Instead, ASVEL will operate with only 24 million euros, significantly lower than expected, forcing them to reconsider their entire planning. Francisco was considered one of the most decisive players in European basketball before this unexpected turn of events. xsportfeed.life

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