Walkup conflict: Dubai denies Olympiacos accusations

The basketball club Dubai has refuted the accusations of Olympiacos Piraeus regarding alleged improper contact with player Thomas Walkup. The Emirati entity insists that the ongoing contractual dispute is an exclusive matter between the Greek club and the basketball player himself.

According to the version of Dubaihis interest in Walkup arose after being informed that the point guard had already decided to leave Olympiacosregardless of the teams interested. Later, the club Dubai contacted Olympiacos on three different occasions and presented three different offers to purchase the player’s contract.

Dubai He also points out that, according to his information, three or four other clubs interested in Walkup They approached the player and his representatives directly without establishing prior contact with Olympiacos. The Emirati club claims to have acted in good faith by communicating its interest directly to Olympiacos and does not accept any responsibility for the deterioration of the relationship between Walkup and the current champions of the Euroleague.

This situation is part of a growing and complex contractual dispute between Walkup and Olympiacos. The 33-year-old player has expressed his intention to terminate his contract, while Olympiacos maintains that the agreement remains valid until the summer of 2027.

Tension has intensified after Walkup did not appear for the scheduled medical and fitness exams, which has led the Greek club to initiate disciplinary proceedings against him. Dubai reiterates its position that the problem is an internal issue of Olympiacosbeyond their responsibility.