Kenneth Faried Is Ready to Return to Italy

Kenneth Faried is making headlines again. His name—one that never goes unnoticed—is once again being mentioned frequently in the European transfer market: several teams are monitoring the situation, and among them, as reported by ‘La Prealpina,’ is Openjobmetis Varese, which is busy building its roster for the 2026–2027 season.

Despite turning 36, Faried remains a player who continues to command attention. His energy, his ability to protect the rim, and his physical presence are well known (so much so that during his NBA days he earned the nickname “The Manimal”), and it’s no surprise that his name has also been mentioned in Italy: for him, this would mark a return, as he wore the Reggio Emilia jersey during the 2024-2025 season.

Varese, which is planning an ambitious season with its sights set on the Basketball Champions League and the future NBA Europe, has made the starting center position one of its top priorities. It is in this context that Faried’s profile has been put on the table as a concrete option, carefully evaluated for what he could bring in the immediate term.

Given his age and playing style, Faried represents a different alternative to the young, athletic big man Varese is seeking on the market, but he could still offer experience, leadership, and an immediate impact. This could be an attractive option if the market does not yield the ideal big man to round out the roster.