Vasilije Micic, a highly regarded figure in European basketball, is currently the subject of significant discussion as the continent anticipates his potential return from the NBA. Recent reports, notably confirmed by Sport24, suggest that Micic is demanding a substantial financial package to make his comeback to Europe. His final status in the NBA is expected to be resolved by June 30. Should he decide to leave the world's premier basketball league, the cost to secure his services is estimated at five million euros. Furthermore, it has been reported that Micic himself has requested a salary of six million euros per season.

Several prominent European clubs are reportedly vying for Micic's signature. Hapoel Tel Aviv is said to be prepared to meet the five million euro asking price without hesitation. Additionally, Turkish media outlets have indicated that Fenerbahce has also entered the competition for the Serbian guard. Most recently, Meridian Sport has reported that Real Madrid has joined the pursuit and is purportedly ready to match Micic's demand of six million euros per season, signaling a strong intent to sign the playmaker.

Real Madrid's keen interest in Micic comes amidst one of their least successful seasons in recent memory, as the club has yet to secure a single trophy. They suffered defeats in the finals of both the Spanish Supercup and the Copa del Rey to Unicaja. Their EuroLeague campaign ended in the quarterfinals with an elimination by Olympiacos, preventing them from reaching the Final Four. Currently, Real Madrid is focused on capturing their only remaining potential title in the Endesa League, where they will enter the playoffs as the top seed. There is considerable speculation surrounding a potential major overhaul at the club, which could involve the departure of sporting director Felipe Reyes, significant changes to the player roster, and uncertainty regarding the future of head coach Chus Mateo.

Vasilije Micic, a 31-year-old Serbian guard, has found playing minutes challenging to come by during his time in the NBA. Over his two years in the league, playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Charlotte Hornets, and Phoenix Suns, he averaged 6.8 points, 3.9 assists, and 1.8 rebounds per game. Before his NBA venture, Micic established himself as a dominant force in European basketball. His illustrious European career includes spells with Mega, Bayern Munich, Crvena Zvezda, Tofas Bursa, Zalgiris Kaunas, and most notably, Anadolu Efes. With Anadolu Efes, he achieved back-to-back EuroLeague championships and earned prestigious individual accolades, including being named EuroLeague MVP for the 2020-21 season and Final Four MVP for both the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons.