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San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili has received an offer from his former Italian Club, Virtus Bologna to rejoin the team this fall. Ginobili’s agent, Herb Rudoy has confirmed the offer, but did not disclose any details.

The Spurs superstar is currently playing in 2011 FIBA Americas Championship for his native country, Argentina. His form has been exceptional throughout the tournament and he is one of the main reasons, the Argentine side is the hot favourite to land the title this time around. On Thursday, on the final day of the second phase of the tournament, Ginobili hammered 17 points and dished out five assists in a game the Dominican Republic. In doing so, he helped Argentina defeat their opponents 84-58 and qualify for the semifinals.

Ginobili spoke after the game, but did not comment on the offer he has reportedly received. However, Ginobili’s older brother Leandro, who is working as a basketball analyst for a local television network shed light on the topic.

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