The Italian clubRana Verona Volleyofficially introduced its new head coach \u2013Fabio Soli, who will take charge of the team from next season. The Italian is well-known in elite circles for his work at Fenerbahce and Itas Trentino. In addition to his new club challenge, Soli will also lead the Slovenian national team until 2027.
\ud83d\udd25Christenson and Souza strengthen the squad
At a special press conference, two major transfers were also announced:
Micah Christenson\u2013 the legendary USA setter, winner of two Olympic medals and a star from recent seasons at Zenit Kazan. Now, the experienced player returns to Italy, with an eye on Los Angeles 2028.
Darlan Souza\u2013 Brazil's rising star. The 23-year-old attacker arrives from Sesi-Bauru, where he played from the 2019/2020 season. This will be his first adventure outside his home country.
\ud83d\udd04Stable backbone and ambitions for more
Remaining in the squad areRok Mo\u017ei\u010d, Noumory Keita, Francesco Sani, Andrea Zanotti, Lorenzo CortesiaandPietro Bonisoli\u2013 important figures around whom the new project will be built. It is worth recalling that under the leadership of the previous coach Radostin Stoychev, the team reached the Italian Cup final, but despite the successes, he left the club after an internal scandal. Stoychev is currently leading the Turkish Halkbank, which is preparing for a semi-final clash with Perugia in the Champions League.
After finishing seventh in Serie A last season and being eliminated from the competition to qualify for the Challenge Cup European tournament, the club is determined to take a step forward. The new management is emphatic \u2013 more new reinforcements are needed for the team to compete with the leading forces in the league.
📈 Soli: "We want more - and we will work for it"
Fabio Soli emphasized that the work has already begun and the club will not settle for a mid-table finish. A competitive squad is to be built to match the ambitions of the city and the fans.
