By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
Sani Becirovic and Zenit have agreed to part ways by mutual agreement, the team announced on Thursday.
Per the press release: “Sani Bečirovič leaves Zenit Basketball Club
Zenit and the Slovenian specialist have parted ways by mutual agreement.
Bečirovič is leaving the club for personal reasons.
Sani took up his duties as the club’s sports director in July 2025. He took part in the search for new solutions and the rebuilding of the roster.
After the end of his playing career, Bečirovič held managerial positions. After a season at Panathinaikos as team manager and assistant to the CEO, he served as sports director of the Slovenian club Cedevita Olimpija from 2019 to 2023. In 2023, Sani Bečirovič returned to Panathinaikos as general manager.
Zenit thanks Sani for his work and wishes him every success in his future career.”
The Saint Petersburg outfit currently holds a 7–3 record in the 2026–27 VTB United League Regular Season, ranking fourth behind undefeated CSKA, Lokomotiv Kuban, and UNICS.
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