Real Madrid C. F. has agreed to a deal with Usman Garuba that will see the player join the club for the next three seasons, until 30 June 2027.

Usman Garuba comes back for his second stint with Real Madrid after playing three seasons in the NBA, two of them with the Houston Rockets (2021-2023) and the last one with the Golden State Warriors (2023-2024).

The power forward joined our youth academy in 2013, playing in every age group and becoming Spanish champion as an Under-14, Under-16, and Under-18, and winning two Minicopas and the European Junior Cup in 2019.

Garuba made his debut with the Real Madrid first team that season, going on to win 4 trophies in three seasons: 1 League, 1 Copa del Rey and 2 Spanish Super Cups. He was also named Best Young Player in the Endesa League and Euroleague for the 2020-2021 season.

He’s a member of the Spanish national team, having been capped 42 times and won the gold medal at the European Championship in 2022.

Garuba: “It’s a dream come true to be back at Real Madrid”

Usman Garuba spoke to Realmadrid TV for his first interview after returning to Real Madrid. The player discussed his second spell with the team: “It’s an incredible feeling to be back at what has been my home since I was 10 or 11 years old. It’s a dream come true to be back here. I’m very happy and looking forward to it. Real Madrid has been everything to me, right from the start. I’ve grown up here in every sense, both academically and as a player. I have to thank this club for everything I am today”.

Second stint
“You want to play at a place where you’re valued and loved. I’m looking forward to working every day, but the thing I’m most excited about is winning a Euroleague with Madrid. I’m delighted to be back and to be able to be around all the people who make up this team, not just the players but all the staff and the people behind the scenes, who are great people. I’ve stayed in touch with them, they’re special people and I’ve always had good memories of them. It’s special to be back”.

Real Madrid DNA
“I’m back here much more mature in every sense of the word. I’ve been through a lot. My aim is to work hard for the team, to fight and give everything for the team. I’m a versatile player, capable of carrying out many roles on the court and that’s where I can help the team”.

Message to the fans
“Hello madridistas. I’m happy to be back. I’ll be waiting to see you at the WiZink Center and we’re going all out to win everything this season”.