Casademont Zaragoza guard Mariona Ortiz will leave the club when her contract expires on December 30, bringing an end to a tenure that began in 2022. The departure, made official by the club alongside a personal message from the player, comes amid a transition period as the team prepares for upcoming fixtures in both the Liga Endesa and the EuroLeague.
Mariona Ortiz Confirms Departure and Addresses Fans
The announcement of the departure came directly through a statement published by Casademont Zaragoza, which included a personal address from the Catalan guard to the club’s supporters, known as the Marea Roja. In her message, Ortiz expressed regret over how the news reached the public, stating that the disclosure did not follow the timeline she had planned or hoped for.
“Hello, Marea Roja: First of all, I am truly sorry for the way you found out. The guard noted that recent months reinforced that circumstances do not always align with personal expectations, emphasizing that the focus remains firmly on the team above individual matters.”
Despite the impending exit, she remains under contract with the Aragonese club through December 30, committing to compete for the squad until her tenure officially lapses.
Casademont Zaragoza Thanks Ortiz Before December Departure
Casademont Zaragoza acknowledged the impending departure within the same official release, dedicating a closing note to the team captain’s contributions. The organization thanked Ortiz for her professionalism, multi-year contribution, and commitment through the end of the year, while wishing her success in her next professional chapter.
The team now turns its attention to an active competitive schedule. Casademont Zaragoza faces upcoming fixtures in the domestic Liga Endesa and the continental EuroLeague, with Ortiz remaining available to the coaching staff through her December 30 contract expiration date.
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