Canadian opposite Arthur Szwarc, who spent the last three seasons at Monza, is joining PolishIndykpol AZS Olsztyn, where he will be the second opposite after Czech international Jan Hadrava, according to information published by Jakub Balcerzak on the X platform. Szwarc, who has Polish roots and speaks the language fluently, chose to return to PlusLiga after declining an offer from South Korea.
American middle blocker Taylor Averill, known by his nickname "Sunny," also left Monza after one season. Averill has extensive international experience, including a gold medal from the 2023 World Cup and a bronze from the 2018 World Championship.
These transfers open up opportunities for young talents like Velichkov to establish themselves in the Monza squad. As firstvolleyweek.bgreported, the Bulgarian is expected to seize his chance and show his potential in one of the strongest leagues in the world. Bulgarian youth international Jasmin Velichkov, who was part of the Beroe Stara Zagora squad in the 2024/2025 season, which finished in a historic fourth place in the elite, will begin a new stage in his career with a transfer to the Italian giantMint Vero Volley Monza. This move comes amidst significant changes in the club's roster, including the departure of two key players.
