Milan-Mannion, Varese rejects first offer
Meanwhile arriving in Varese the'former Jaron Johnson
Olimpia Milano wants Nico Mannion. Coach Messina (as well as the president of the red and white club) wants to increase the rotations in the booth of the director. To do so, he is banking on Nico Mannion, the ace of Varese’s roster. The 23-year-old point guard would be happy to play for a Euroleague club but the negotiation would be anything but simple.
Openjobmetis GM Zach Sogolow revealed that the only offer received from Milan was not enough to consider parting with Nico Mannion, the best player currently on the roster. It would take, at least according to the Prealpina, as much as 600,000 euros to convince the Varese board to let the azure leave for Milan.
At the moment it is not known whether or not EA7 is willing to raise its offer, so as to satisfy Varese's demands and dress Nico Mannion in red and white. The negotiation è currently on stand-by, although the player’s will, in the end, could also prove decisive.
Meanwhile, Varese è is close to a major blow. All that would be missing is the officialdom to sanction the return of Jaron Johnson to Varese. Currently in Germany, at Niners Chemnitz, the 1992-born American forward has already played for Varese (2022/23 season). A reinforcement of great stature to improve the quality of the red and white roster, while waiting to see whether Nico Mannion will stay or not.
