Fotis Katsikaris flying to Madrid to finalize deal with Real?

Fotis Katsikaris unexpectedly left Crete to fly to Madrid where he will try to finalize a deal with Real Madrid.

Katsikaris is the front runner to replace Pablo Laso as head coach of the Spanish and Euroleague vice-champions.

Katsikaris has a deal in place with Real Madrid who already parted ways with Pablo Laso's assistant coaches earlier today.