Ricky Rubio signs new contract with Joventut Badalona through 2027

Ricky Rubio Joventut Badalona contract extension ACB season Spanish basketball

Spanish basketball star Ricky Rubio, 35, has agreed to remain with ASISA Joventut Badalona for the 2026‑27 ACB season. The extension runs until 30 June 2027 and was announced in late July 2026. Rubio, a club legend who debuted with Joventut at age 14 in 2005, will continue as the team's point guard after a season in which he posted averages of 13.4 points, 5.3 assists and 3.4 rebounds per game and helped the team reach the ACB semifinals.

Rubio’s career includes a 12‑year NBA stint after being selected fifth overall in the 2009 draft, Olympic silver (2008) and bronze (2016) medals, and a gold medal and MVP award at the 2019 FIBA World Cup. His renewed contract underscores his commitment to the club that launched his professional career and signals continuity for Joventut’s project in Spain’s top league.

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Asisa Joventut · Joventut Badalona · Liga Endesa (ACB) · Olympic Badalona · Ricky Rubio · Spain

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[● 4 SOURCES] Ricky Rubio is 35 years old. basketmaniatenerife.es · www.eurohoops.net · www.mundodeportivo.com · elpais.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Rubio was selected 5th overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. www.eurohoops.net
[● 3 SOURCES] Rubio averaged 13.4 points, 5.3 assists and 3.4 rebounds per game in the previous season. basketmaniatenerife.es · www.mundodeportivo.com · elpais.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Rubio will play the 2026‑27 ACB season with Joventut Badalona. basketmaniatenerife.es · www.eurohoops.net · www.mundodeportivo.com · elpais.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The contract renewal was announced on 30 July 2026. basketmaniatenerife.es · www.eurohoops.net · www.mundodeportivo.com · elpais.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Rubio debuted in the Spanish top‑tier league on 15 October 2005 at age 14 with Joventut Badalona. www.eurohoops.net · www.mundodeportivo.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Rubio won Olympic silver in 2008, bronze in 2016, and gold at the 2019 FIBA World Cup where he was named MVP. www.eurohoops.net
[● 4 SOURCES] Ricky Rubio signed a contract extension with Joventut Badalona until 30 June 2027. basketmaniatenerife.es · www.eurohoops.net · www.mundodeportivo.com · elpais.com