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Welcome, Ibarguen! FlaBasquete announces new addition to the Champions League Americas

Colombian pivot arrives for the Final Four of the competition, on April 14th and 15th

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Andres Ibarguen is a member of Mengão! The Colombian, born in Magdalena, was the star player for his last team, Trouville, from Uruguay, with over 19 points and 8 rebounds per game this season. He's also a regular on the Colombian national basketball team, which defeated Brazil last year in the World Cup qualifiers.

The 2-foot-27, 14-year-old center arrives to reinforce the red-and-black team's defense in the Champions League Final Four, which will take place on April 15th and 14th in Franca. The Pride of the Nation faces Minas Gerais, aiming for a spot in the final of the continental competition, on the 17th at 30:XNUMX pm.


Ibarguen arrived in Gávea last Friday (31), underwent medical examinations at CUIDAR and gave a few words to the Nação Rubro-Negra.


"(Flamengo) seems like a wonderful club to me. I've felt the love from the people since I arrived. I'm thrilled to wear these colors. I can contribute a lot of energy, I'm fast and physical - I expect to have a great competition and for Flamengo to have the best result," said Andres, who will wear the number 19 jersey.


Guilherme Kroll, Vice President of Olympic Sports, commented on the importance of reinforcement in this final stretch of the season.


"His resume proves he's a unique player. The Champions League Americas finals will be played at the highest level. We needed to replace the loss of Faverani. Our basketball management is international. They know the market. I'm convinced we'll put in great performances in Franca," said the director.


Andres Ibarguen arrives to replace center Vitor Faverani, who continues treatment for synovitis in his left knee and will be out of the team's Final Four.