Varese basketball says goodbye to its captain.

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Varese Basketball says goodbye to its captain

Pallacanestro Varese says goodbye to its captain Olivier Hanlan, who is moving to CSKA Moscow. After the Russian club's announcement, è came also that of the white and red club itself, through an official statement, which reads: "Pallacanestro Varese announces that in the morning today all procedures for the consensual termination of the contract that bound the club to Olivier Hanlan" were completed.

"To’the’former’biancorosso’captain, who in recent months has è distinguished himself for his commitment and professionalism", go the most heartfelt thanks and best wishes for the continuation of his season"” the note from the Lombardy club concludes. Hanlan leaves Varese in a season in which he averaged 18.7 points per game with 4.0 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 20 league games.

"I am very happy to join CSKA and to make my contribution in the last part of the season – Hanlan’s first words to CSKA official channels -. CSKA, a club that I have always deeply respected for its rich history in basketball and for the incredible players who have been a part of it, presented an opportunity that I could not pass up. I can't wait to wear the team jersey and start working".

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