FC Bayern Munich has responded to the departure of Spencer Dinwiddie. Nenad Dimitrijevic is coming to Munich as his replacement.
The playmaker most recently played for Zenit St. Petersburg in Russia. In 2024, the 27-year-old, then still playing for Unics Kazan, was named MVP of the Russian league.
“With Neno, we are expanding our squad in a position where we have had several injuries and after Spencer was unable to return,” said sporting director Dragan Tarlac. “As the most valuable player in the VTB League, through his years of development in the strong Spanish ACB and his season in Milan, he brings a lot of experience to our guard rotation in addition to his dynamism and power. Lots of energy, defense and, on offense, the ability to force solutions, for himself or for others – we are looking forward to these strengths.”
Last season, the North Macedonian international played for Olimpia Milan, but was only able to meet expectations to a limited extent. In his first EuroLeague season, the playmaker averaged 7.6 points and 2.9 assists for the Italians, who once again missed the playoffs. Dimitrijevic will wear the number 0 jersey in Munich. “Munich is a great and highly respected organization, and when Coach Pesic calls you, it’s an honor and a no-brainer,” said the newcomer.
Bayern signs Dinwiddie replacement
In twelve competitive games for Zenit, the guard averaged 12.1 points and 5.8 assists. Dimitrijevic was trained at Joventut Badalona, and the North Macedonian also spent a season in Valencia when they were still competing in the EuroCup.
In Munich, the 27-year-old now fills the gap left by Spencer Dinwiddie. The American agreed to an early termination of his contract with Bayern on Sunday and had already returned to the US at Christmas due to a serious illness in the family.
In the EuroLeague, Munich currently ranks only 18th with a record of 6-13, while in the Bundesliga, the reigning German champions have suffered only one defeat (in Berlin). Munich will be back in action in the EuroLeague on Wednesday, playing at home against Baskonia, before traveling to Olympiakos Piraeus on Friday.
