American basketball player Shane Larkin, a member of the Turkish national team since February 2020, has become the main topic in basketball circles after he rejected an offer from Fenerbahçe and decided to sign a three-year contract with Efes.
Larkin, whose contract was expiring, was a highly sought-after player, given his rich experience in the Euroleague. He is a two-time winner of the Euroleague (2021, 2022), he was the best scorer of this competition in 2020, and he also won three championship titles of Turkey, one Cup, as well as three Super Cups of this country.
Fenerbahçe wanted to bring Larkin into their ranks and offered him a big financial offer of four million euros per season. However, Efes reacted quickly and offered Larkin continued cooperation, providing him with a multi-year contract, which Larkin insisted on signing. The leaders of the club agreed with his request, and offered him a three-year contract worth ten million euros.
It remains only a formality to make the deal official, and it is expected that Larkin will officially become a member of Efes in the following period. This news is sure to generate a lot of interest among basketball fans around the world, especially in Turkey, where Larkin has already left a significant mark with his games.