Alen Smailagić could once again don the Partizan jersey this summer, as Greek media report that the Black and Whites are seriously monitoring the situation around the Serbian center who is on his way out of Virtus Bologna. According to Greek outlet SDNA, Smailagić is expected to leave the Italian club at the end of the season, and Partizan is already considering the possibility of his return to Belgrade.
Once an NBA player, Smailagić spent three years with Partizan, becoming one of the most beloved players among fans before moving to Žalgiris in 2024. Following his stint in Lithuania, he transferred to Virtus, but it seems that his collaboration with the Bologna club will not last long.
Greek sources highlight that Partizan has not stood idly by regarding the future of the 26-year-old center and that in Humska (Partizan’s training ground), they are carefully weighing all options concerning the potential return of a player who already knows the club’s system and atmosphere.
Smailagić showed great potential, energy, and fighting spirit during his first stint at Partizan, and his return to the Black and Whites would undoubtedly generate significant enthusiasm among Partizan's supporters.
In the coming weeks, the situation with Virtus is expected to be clarified, after which it will be known whether Partizan will indeed pursue the return of its former center.
Alen's return would be a game-changer! The Grobari would go wild, and the competition would feel the pressure. Will he come back, or is this all just wishful thinking? Let's hope it's the former!