After averaging 17.7 points, 9.7 rebounds and 3 blocks per game in the first half of the 2001 02 season with them, Varejo signed with FC Barcelona Bsquet of the Liga ACB in January 2002.
In nine EuroLeague games, he averaged 4.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.1 blocks per game.