Casademont Zaragoza have completed the signing of Argentine wing Nico Brussino, 35, from Gran Canaria ahead of the 2024-25 ACB season. The move brings the experienced perimeter player back to the club five years after his first stint, where he averaged 12.4 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game in 2019-20. Brussino’s arrival strengthens Zaragoza’s depth on the wings as they aim to push for a higher finish in the upcoming campaign.
What happened with Brussino’s transfer?
The Argentine forward, previously linked with Unicaja, has chosen to return to Zaragoza rather than join another ACB side. Brussino, who logged 10.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 30 games for Gran Canaria last season, has agreed to a one-year deal with a club option. His exit from the Canary Islands club was confirmed after they were relegated to LEB Oro. Jaka Lakovic, head coach of La Laguna Tenerife, had also expressed interest in the 35-year-old, but it is Casademont who will now benefit from his experience.
Why does Brussino matter for Casademont Zaragoza?
Brussino provides a veteran presence and reliable scoring from the perimeter—exactly the profile Zaragoza needs as they rebuild their roster for a tougher ACB. At 35, he remains an efficient shooter—hitting 38.5% from three last season—and a playmaker who can run offense. His familiarity with the club and city should ease his transition. The signing comes as Zaragoza looks to climb from last year’s 11th-place finish and push for European contention.
Sporting director Pablo Laso stressed the value of bringing in proven players like Brussino to build a competitive team. The Argentine joins a core that already includes Zan Sisko and Thomas Walkup, and the club will look to add more pieces before the season tips off.
What’s next for Casademont Zaragoza in the transfer market?
With Brussino in place, Zaragoza may still look to address other needs, particularly inside. The team, which retains Javier Mendiburu as its starting big, could pursue a frontcourt partner to complement its current group. Club president Javier Imbroda has made clear the goal is to assemble a deep roster for the 2024-25 ACB campaign.
Meanwhile, Gran Canaria—now in LEB Oro after losing Brussino and Ethan Happ—will have to rebuild around a roster that averaged 78.3 points per game last season. The Canary Islands club will aim to regain its ACB status, though more moves could still shake out before the transfer window closes.