Damyan Kolev, silver medalist with Bulgaria from the World Championship in Manila, is close to his first major transfer abroad.VolleyWeek.bglearned that the libero might continue his career with the German SWD Powervolleys Düren.
The young national player's name is already linked with the Bundesliga team building a new project for the 2026/2027 season, and in Germany, the club is already preparing a large-scale squad reconstruction.
SWD Powervolleys Düren is among the most stable and traditional clubs in German volleyball. The team almost invariably plays in the Bundesliga playoffs, and in recent years has established itself as a team that works excellently with young athletes and foreign talents.
The project is led by Belgian specialist Christophe Achten, whose contract runs until 2029. It is under his leadership that Düren is beginning a significant squad overhaul for 2026/27.
Kolev will not arrive merely as a backup option, but rather as part of a long-term project. In German volleyball, it is common practice for teams to work with two equally strong liberos, especially with ambitions for a longer season and participation in more tournaments. It remains to be seen whether this transfer will officially materialize.
For the Bulgarian national player, this appears to be an excellent next step in his career. It remains to be seen whether this transfer will take place.

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