The 28-year-old power forward's contract with Barcelona expired at the end of the season in which he was named the most valuable player in the finals of the Spanish championships.

El Mundo Deportivo reported three weeks ago that Lorbek was headed to San Antonio, but Barcelona has now offered him three million euros per year, making him the best paid player in club history.

The paper says, however, that the money was not the deciding factor, as Moscow had offered even more. It says Lorbek feels at home in the Catalan capital and playing for the club still represents a challenge for him.

Lorbek will reportedly sign a two-year contract with an optional one-year extension.