Pianigiani asked Hapoel to be released, the Israeli champions seeking a buyout to let him leave
Pianigiani has a contract with Hapoel Jerusalem for next season but he will leave to return to Italy and sign with Milano
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Simone Pianigiani, who has a multi-year agreement with Olimpia Milano, asked Hapoel Jerusalem to be released.sources confirmed: Coach Simone Pianigiani asked to be released from his @JerusalemBasket contract for next season@OlimpiaEA7Mi
— Roey Gladstone (@RoeyGladstone) 20 giugno 2017
Pianigiani has one year remaining on his contract with Hapoel Jerusalem with whom he won both the Israeli Supercup and Winner League reaching also the EuroCup semifinals.
Hapoel Jerusalem will allow Pianigiani to leave but they are not in a hurry, as reported by Sport5.co.il.
Hapoel is now seeking a buyout to let him return to Italy.