The 39-year-old Cuban with an Italian passport, Osmany Juantorena, will continue his impressive volleyball career in Spain. According to the publicationLa Provincia, the outside hitter will don the jersey of Guaguas from Gran Canaria for next season. The club is the reigning Spanish champion and aims to solidify its dominance in the local league with his signing, as well as perform strongly in European club tournaments.
🔙 Return after a difficult season
Juantorena practically missed the entire past season due to a serious shoulder injury. For Monza (Italy), he appeared in only six Serie A matches, scoring a total of 18 points. In March, the Italian club terminated his contract by mutual agreement so that the player could fully recover and seek a new challenge.
🏆 Rich resume
Juantorena has an extremely impressive career. Over the years, he has played for:
Neftyanik Bashkortostana (Russia)
Trentino (Italy)
Halkbank (Turkey)
Civitanova (Italy)
Ziraatbank (Turkey)
Modena (Italy)
His achievements include:
2. 3-time Champions League winner
2. 5-time FIVB Club World Champion, having been chosen as the tournament's MVP a total of4 times
2. 6-time Italian champion
2. 2-time Turkish champion
Italian Olympic silver medalist
As a naturalized Cuban, Juantorena is part of the Italian national team, with whom he reached the silver medals at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016. He is known for his exceptional technique, powerful serve, and leadership on the court, which makes him a valuable asset to any team.
photo: Nikolay Varadinov
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With the signing of such an experienced and decorated player, "Guaguas" aims not only to defend its title in Spain, but also to make a serious bid in European club competitions. For Juantorena, this will be a new challenge in a different league and an opportunity to prove that even at 39, he remains among the most dangerous outside hitters in the world.
