Jesi.One of the young Bulgarian talents,Daniel Tanev, son of the legendary athleteToni Zetova, will continue his development in the structure ofGas Sales Bluenergy Volley Piacenza. The news was confirmed in a conversation with Hristo Zlatanov – long-time director of the club and one of the leading figures in the organization.
🔴 Part of Piacenza's new generation
After a successful trial period and participation in control matches in September, including in the test match against the elite teamValsa Group Modena, Daniel Tanev impressed the staff ofYou Energy Piacenza B.
The teenager, born in 2008, had the opportunity to train alongside players from the youth teamsUnder 17 and Under 19, led by coachesNicola Agricola,Carlo MiselliandMatteo Antonuccio.
📅 Season start – Serie C and D
The Emilia-Romagna club begins the new season withtwo teams in the regional championships – Serie C and Serie D.
The team fromSerie C, led byMatteo Antonuccio, debuts onOctober 11 in the hall"Bombonera" in San Martino in Rio againstAMA VBSM from Reggio Emilia.
The squad fromSerie D, начело с Massimo Piazzi, started a day earlier - onOctober 10, as a guest ofPolisportiva Baganzolain Parma.
These two teams represent the backbone of Piacenza's academic structure, allowing young volleyball players to gain match experience against experienced regional teams. Tanev will most likely start the season in one of these teams, which will provide him with constant playing practice and adaptation to the Italian style of volleyball.
💬 Confirmation from Hristo Zlatanov
In a private conversation with Hristo Zlatanov, former captain of Italy and current sports director of Piacenza, it was confirmed thatDaniel Tanev will remain within the club's structure.
"He is talented, works with desire, and is already part of our system. We will continue to develop him in Piacenza's youth divisions," Zlatanov toldVolleyWeek.
⚡ A look to the future
Tanev's stay in Italy is a valuable step forward - not only for him but also for Bulgarian volleyball. The son of Toni Zetova continues to build his own identity in the sport that brought fame to his mother, and is now part of one of the most strongly structured clubs in Italy.
The academy ofGas Sales Bluenergy Volley Piacenzais known for its modern methodology and excellent specialists, and participation inSerie C or Dwill be his first real season in the men's senior level of the Italian system.
photos: Nikolay Varadinov andgassalespiacenza.it/
