La salida de Eli Ndiaye podría provocar el retorno de Jabari Parker a ASISA Joventut

Real Madrid’s Interior Crisis Fuels Ndiaye Recall Debate

ASISA Joventut could rekindle interest in Jabari Parker if Eli Ndiaye departs Real Madrid, according to reports from sport.es and Diario SPORT. The ASISA Joventut team is considering a potential return of the American forward, whose contract with Partizan Belgrade ended on October 23, 2026. Real Madrid’s decision on Ndiaye, who is currently on loan at Joventut, will be a crucial factor in shaping this development.

Parker’s Potential Return Hinges on Ndiaye’s Fate

Real Madrid faces a critical juncture as injuries have disrupted its interior rotation. Gabriel Deck, Usman Garuba, and Mikael Jantunen are sidelined, while Théo Maledon’s physical issues further complicate the situation. Coach Pedro Martínez acknowledged the club’s interest in recalling Ndiaye, who is on loan with Joventut but could be reclaimed by Real Madrid via a clause effective November 15, 2026. “We would like to explore the possibility of recovering him, but it’s not guaranteed and beyond my control,” Martínez stated after a recent victory over San Pablo Burgos.

Joventut’s Balancing Act as Baskonia Eyes Parker

Ndiaye’s potential return would create a ripple effect for Joventut. The team’s head coach, would lose a key interior presence, potentially opening space for Parker, who previously averaged 12.3 points and 4.6 rebounds during his 2025-26 season with the Spanish club. Parker, who is currently without a team, recently hinted at a possible return, saying, “There’s a chance I could come back to Joventut; that door is always open.”

Timeline Uncertainty Shadows Potential Moves

Joventut is not the only team monitoring Parker.

Speculation Peaks as Deadline Looms

Parker’s time at Joventut in 2025-26 was marked by a resurgence in form, helping the team reach the Liga Endesa semifinals.

The timeline for any potential move remains uncertain. Real Madrid’s November 15 clause is a key deadline, but no formal offers have been made yet.

For now, the situation remains speculative. As Diario SPORT reported, “The market is once again positioning Parker in Badalona’s orbit, but no deals are finalized.” The next significant development will likely come when Real Madrid’s decision on Ndiaye becomes clear.