Real Madrid signs Omer Yurtseven for the remainder of the season

Real Madrid has officially announced the signing of 27-year-old Turkish center Omer Yurtseven on a contract running until the end of the current season. The decision follows injuries to key centers Edy Tavares and Alex Len, leaving Usman Garuba as the primary option in that position. Yurtseven is eligible to play exclusively in the Spanish domestic league and will not participate in the EuroLeague. Previously, the 2.13-meter tall player averaged 6.3 points and 3.5 rebounds with Panathinaikos AKTOR in the EuroLeague this season. After leaving the Greek club, he played 9 games for the Warriors, averaging 3.8 points and 3.3 rebounds in 12 minutes per game. The club and the player have reached a definitive agreement, according to both official announcements and local media reports.