Gabby Williams has secured a substantial contract with the Golden State Valkyries, reportedly worth $1,190,000, even after taxes. At her new team, she will reunite with her former Fenerbahçe teammate, Iliana Rupert, whose salary is set at $450,000. Fenerbahçe’s General Manager, Arzu Özyiğit, has shared insights regarding the club’s prospects of keeping both French players and Belgian guard Julie Allemand on the roster.
Özyiğit stated, “Iliana Rupert has a contract for the next season; Iliana is with us. We are also close to an agreement with Julie Allemand. As for Gabby, due to the WNBA… she tells me, ‘Arzu, I have plans, but call me during the season, okay?’ I say, ‘Shall I call you then?’ She replies, ‘Yes, call me, call me. Maybe I’ll come play a bit during the breaks,’ and things like that. Her heart is also here; they are truly lovely. So yes, we will do it, we will do great things again, but the situation in the new period is not very easy.”
Fenerbahçe banks on Iliana Rupert, Julie Allemand, and possibly Gabby Williams
Gabby Williams has signed with the Golden State Valkyries for a considerable sum of $1,190,000, even after accounting for taxes. There, she will be reunited with her former teammate at Fener, Iliana Rupert, whose salary will be $450,000. The club’s GM, Arzu Özyiğit, commented on the prospect of retaining both French players and Belgian guard Julie Allemand for the roster.
Özyiğit explained, “Iliana Rupert has a contract for the next season; Iliana is with us. We are also close to an agreement with Julie Allemand. Regarding Gabby, due to the WNBA… she tells me, ‘Arzu, I have plans, but call me during the season, okay?’ I reply, ‘Should I call you then?’ She answers, ‘Yes, call me, call me. Perhaps I’ll come play a bit during the breaks,’ and similar sentiments. Her heart is also with us; they are truly wonderful. So, yes, we will make it happen, and we will achieve great things again, although the current circumstances are challenging.”
