Vladimir Garkov will continue his career in Italy and will play in Serie A2 next season, volleyweek.bg learned. The Bulgarian national will be a teammate of Boris Nachev at Joy Volley Gioia del Colle, as the club is expected to compete in the second tier of Italian volleyball with Sorrento's license.
Thus, after Boris Nachev's transfer, another Bulgarian national chooses Serie A2, and next season, Garkov's former teammate at Levski - Stoil Palev - will also play in the second tier of Italy.
Last season, Vladimir Garkov played for French team Saint-Nazaire, with the team managing to avoid relegation at the last moment. The Bulgarian receiver had a stable season in one of Europe's competitive leagues.
| Metric | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total points | 301 | 21st place |
| Points per set | 3.24 (301/93) | 31st place |
| Aces | 23 | 17th place |
| Aces per set | 0.25 (23/93) | 27th place |
| Attack | 47% (269/577) | 32nd place |
| Reception | 46% (255/556) | 48th place |
Garkov finished the season with 301 points, ranking among the championship's top scorers. His serving statistics also make a strong impression, where he is among the leading receivers in terms of aces. His stability in attack and balanced reception play solidified his role as a key player for Saint-Nazaire throughout the season.
Garkov's move to Italy is the next upward step in the career of the European and world medalist for youth.
