# Willy Hernangómez presented as new Unicaja player

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/willy-hernangmez-signing-with-unicaja-mlaga
> Updated: 2026-08-17T10:50:56.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 3.

Spanish center Willy Hernangómez has signed a one-year contract with ACB club Unicaja, leaving FC Barcelona to join the Andalusian team. The move reunites Hernangómez with head coach Txus Vidorreta, with whom he previously played on Spain’s national team.

On August 17, Unicaja officially presented Hernangómez at a press conference in Málaga. During the presentation, the international player expressed his commitment to the club and the city, stating he intends to give ‘120% in every training session and every match.’

Hernangómez noted that he does not view himself as a leader but rather as a ‘soldier’ ready to follow Vidorreta’s instructions. He cited the coach’s history of developing players in his position and their previous connection to his brother as key factors in his decision to join the team, describing the move as an opportunity to learn and compete at a high level.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: Willy Hernangómez presented as new Unicaja player

Spanish center Willy Hernangómez has been presented as a new Unicaja player, citing coach Txus Vidorreta as a key factor in his decision to join the Málaga-based club.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/willy-hernangmez-presented-as-new-unicaja-player

### 2026-08-14: Unicaja Málaga to present Willy Hernangómez on Monday

Unicaja Málaga will officially present center Willy Hernangómez on Monday, July 17, as the club begins its preseason training under coach Txus Vidorreta.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/unicaja-mlaga-to-present-willy-hernangmez-on-monday

### 2026-07-28: Willy Hernangómez signs with Unicaja under coach Txus Vidorreta

Willy Hernangómez joins Unicaja for a season, reuniting with former Spain coach Txus Vidorreta after leaving Barcelona.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/willy-hernangmez-signs-with-unicaja-under-coach-txus-vidorreta

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