Bulgarian coach Radostin Stoychev was not present at the annual online meeting of the FIVB Coaches Commission, which is notable in light of upcoming changes in his career. According to information, La Rana Verona will replace its coach after the end of the season, and his place will be taken by Fabio Soli, not Andrea Anastasi, as was previously supposed, claims the Italian volleynews.it. The agreement between the club and the new coach has already been signed and is awaiting its official announcement.

The reasons for Stoychev's separation from Verona are not only sports-related. One of the key moments that led to this decision is the incident in Civitanova, where the Bulgarian specialist clashed with a Lube fan. This event caused serious reactions, and the club's management demanded a public apology. Although Stoychev offered his apologies, they were not unequivocally accepted, and the pressure on him intensified.

The decision to change the coach was made quickly, with the club immediately focusing on hiring Soli. The current coach of Itas Trentino, the team with which he won the Champions League last year, will reunite with Rok Mozic, meaning he will coach him both in the national team and at the club, and he will do so, it must be said, at a high cost. The regulatory framework of the men's league regarding dual roles provides (Article 6) for a sanction of 100 thousand euros for the club. A sum that La Rana Verona is apparently ready to pay.

From now on, the big question is what Stoychev will do in the future. His options include taking on a leadership role in the club, especially considering the participation of Bulgarian businessman Ratchev in Verona's structure. Some suggest that he could become a sports director or general manager, but for now, these speculations remain unconfirmed. Another option is for Stoychev to take on a new club project, with the development of the situation yet to be closely monitored.

We await the official announcement of Verona's new coach and Radostin Stoychev's future steps in world volleyball.