Fribourg Olympic are closing in on a high-profile short-term addition to their roster, with veteran French forward Adrien Moerman in active discussions with the Swiss basketball champions. According to reports from specialized outlet BeBasket relayed by La Liberté, the 38-year-old former EuroLeague star emerged as a prime candidate to reinforce the squad following a significant roster setback.
The search for reinforcements became an immediate priority for the club after Natan Jurkovitz suffered a broken hand. The injury occurred last Saturday during the opening match of the European 3×3 Basketball Championship as Switzerland faced Belgium, sidelining a key domestic pillar for Fribourg Olympic at the worst possible time.
High-Level European Pedigree
At 2,02 meters tall, Moerman brings extensive elite-level experience to the Swiss championship. The former French international boasts a decorated resume highlighted by back-to-back EuroLeague titles captured with Turkish powerhouse Anadolu Efes Istanbul in 2021 and 2022. Beyond his success in continental play, his career spans high-level stints across Spain, Turkey, Russia, and Taiwan.
Last season, the forward returned to his formative club, Chorale de Roanne, helping guide the team to promotion into Elite 1. While negotiations remain ongoing and no formal contract has been finalized, the framework of a deal under discussion would see Moerman wear the Fribourg jersey until Christmas.
Timeline and Roster Impact
Fribourg Olympic head coach Thibaut Petit acknowledged the ongoing dialogue regarding the veteran’s potential arrival. “We are in contact,” Petit confirmed to La Liberté, noting that discussions remain active between both parties.
Should an agreement be reached in the coming days, Moerman could make his debut on September 27, when Fribourg Olympic kick off their domestic league campaign against Union Neuchâtel.
