BuzzSport.de can confirm that Nigel Williams-Goss has signed a €1.5M contract with Žalgiris Kaunas, marking the largest deal in the club’s history, following Chema de Lucas’s initial report on May 13, 2025. The 30-year-old guard, previously with Olympiacos on a two-year deal since June 2023, joins Žalgiris after averaging 8.5 points and 3.4 assists in EuroLeague play this season. This move underscores Žalgiris’s ambition to bolster their roster after a disappointing 2024-2025 EuroLeague campaign, where they finished 12th with a 14-20 record.
The signing follows speculation sparked by de Lucas’s X post, which drew mixed reactions—some fans questioned the financial fit alongside Žalgiris’s existing guard Francisco Sylvain (14.6 points per game), while others noted Williams-Goss’s recent Olympiacos renewal might involve a buyout clause. Despite doubts, Žalgiris secured the experienced floor general, known for his stints with Real Madrid and the Utah Jazz, to lead their backcourt. The deal surpasses the club’s previous financial benchmarks, reflecting a growing trend of EuroLeague teams investing heavily in proven talent to compete at the highest level.
Williams-Goss’s arrival at Žalgiris, a club with a storied history including 24 Lithuanian League titles and a 1999 EuroLeague championship, signals a new chapter for both the player and the team. With his playmaking and leadership, Žalgiris aims to climb the EuroLeague standings, while Williams-Goss, who has played across Europe and the NBA, looks to cement his legacy in Kaunas.
