Veteran Arteaga concludes his time at Breogán de Lugo

Víctor Arteaga has ended his association with Río Breogán. The club from Lugo confirmed on Saturday the departure of the pivot from Cuenca, expressing gratitude for the work done during the last few weeks and wishing him success in his next professional destination.

A temporary agreement from the start

The nature of Arteaga's contract was different from that of a conventional team member. The player joined on August 14 with a well-defined purpose: to provide support to the team during the period of absences caused by the commitments of several players with their national teams, both in training and in the first friendly matches of the preseason.

The arrival of Mavra, Brankovic, and Kasibabu after completing their international obligations, along with the reinforcement of the entire squad, caused Arteaga's role to lose relevance. This circumstance explained the farewell at this moment, as the Breogán team prepares to compete in the round of 16 of the Basketball Champions League in Bulgarian territory.

Performance exceeding expectations

Far from being a mere complement to fill preparation sessions, Arteaga showcased moments of quality in the friendly matches played. His best performance came in Pontevedra against Real Madrid, where he scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, the highest number of rebounds in that match, in Breogán's victory of 110-102. He also exerted influence in the low post area during the win against KK Mega Basket at the Pazo.

For a player who arrived with the intention of helping for just a few weeks, that contribution represented added value that surpassed initial expectations. His veteran presence and experience were evident in every game interval, reflected in numbers that justified his presence on the court during the preparatory phase.

Extensive trajectory in the elite

Arteaga, a native of Cuenca and standing 2.13 meters tall, represents a veteran with a long history in top-level competitions. His career has included stints at Real Madrid B, Valladolid, CEBA Guadalajara, Murcia, Força Lleida, Estudiantes, MoraBanc Andorra, and Río Breogán itself. During the 2022-23 season, he already donned the light blue jersey, averaging 4.6 points and 2.4 rebounds in 28 Endesa League matches.

In recent years, his activity has mainly occurred in Primera FEB with Hestia Menorca, where last season he recorded 4.6 points and 2.6 rebounds in 36 games, in addition to a stint in Mexican basketball. The association with Breogán that now concludes was his third collaboration with the Lugo entity, following the 2021 preseason and that full season played two seasons ago.

Next steps

With the squad now consolidated and international commitments resolved, Río Breogán faces its participation in the Basketball Champions League with a full team. Arteaga, for his part, is seeking a new project to continue his professional journey. His time at the Lugo club, although brief, left a mark of his competitive ability and his willingness to contribute in times of need.

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