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Champion with Levski Sofia will play in the Spanish elite

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July 2, 2026 at 14:11

Champion with Levski Sofia will play in the Spanish elite

Swiss international Julian Weishaupt will continue his career at Spanish club Rio Duero Soria. The news was officially announced by the club, which presented the opposite hitter as one of the new signings for the 2026/27 season.
Weishaupt arrives in Spain after an extremely successful season with Levski Sofia, with whom he won the championship title and the Bulgarian Cup. It was his performance with the "Blues" that attracted the attention of the Spanish club.
His new team also comes after a strong season. Rio Duero Soria finished second in the regular season of the Spanish Superliga and then reached the semifinals in the playoffs, establishing itself as one of the country's leading clubs.

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Rio Duero Soria highlights the strengths of the 24-year-old volleyball player his powerful attack, strong serve, and international experience with the Swiss national team. The club also notes that Weishaupt reaches 340 cm in attack.
The transfer marks a new step in the Swiss player's career, who, after his successful stint in Bulgaria, will have the opportunity to play in the Spanish Superliga. For Rio Duero Soria, he will be a key figure at the opposite hitter position in the new season.
The Spanish club welcomed its new signing with the message: "Welcome, Julian!", expressing its expectations for him to be among the team leaders during the 2026/27 campaign.