He still had three very lucrative years (250,000 euros per season) of contract with Asvel. But Edwin Jackson, according to our information, will not return to the Rhône. The rear (1.90 m, 30 years old) has decided to activate his exit clause. This allowed him to break off his engagement each summer if he wished.
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In conflict with coach Zvezdan Mitrovic (whom many behind the scenes are announcing on departure), Jackson, very close to Tony Parker, had turned against the management of the club after having expressed in the media his frustration about his time of game and offensive philosophy of the champion of France. This season, in the colors of his heart club, with whom he was MVP of Jeep Élite in 2013 and best scorer in 2014, he was playing in the Championship at 11.9 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 23 minutes, and in Euroleague to 5.8 points in 20 minutes.
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Two years plus one optional at Estudiantes Madrid
Loaned to Estudiantes Madrid at the end of February, where he had had the best season of his career (best Liga ACB scorer in 2016-2017, 21.4 points), Jackson will extend to Spain. A source familiar with the matter, an agreement has already been reached between the two parties for a two-year contract and an optional third.
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In a club which will not play any European Cup, Edwin Jackson will be free to find, during the season, the French team if the windows for qualification for the Euro are maintained by the International Federation.
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