The well-known volleyball blogger, Jakub Belczarz from Poland, ignited the volleyball community with the news that Simeon Nikolov will join Cucine Lube Civitanova, the silver medalist from last season's Italian championship, with this move expected to happen in 2026/27. On his X profile, he emphatically posted: "Simeon Nikolov will play for Cucine Lube Civitanova next season!".

The outside hitter has been part of the club since 2022 and has a contract with the Italian giant until 2028. His presence guarantees stability and high class, and his role in the team remains fundamental. This summer, 22-year-old Aleksandar Nikolov became the #1 Scorer at the World Championship in Pasay City, Philippines, and currently leads this ranking in Italy, where last season he won the National Cup.

Rumors about the future of setter Simeon Nikolov have intensified since the beginning of the season in Russia. According to sources close to the Nikolov family, Moni is unlikely to stay more than one season at Lokomotiv Novosibirsk. This makes his move to Lube highly probable " a transfer that would bring him back to the highest European level and give him the opportunity to establish himself in one of the strongest leagues in the world. Other clubs in Europe also have an interest in the 19-year-old talent. All this is happening against the backdrop of the perfect performance of the Bulgarian national team, which won silver at the World Championship in Manila.

One important aspect regarding Simeon Nikolov's potential arrival in Italy is the future of Lube's current starting setter, Mattia Boninfante. According to rumors, he might head to Piacenza, where his father Dante Boninfante is the head coach. Such a transfer would free up a spot for Nikolov and would outline a new configuration in the setter position for the Civitanova club.

One thing is for sure " until the end of the season, rumors about the future of the two Bulgarian national team players will not stop. Aleksandar is already a leading player in the Italian SuperLega, and Simeon's potential joining of his team would turn Lube into one of the most interesting and media-followed teams for the next campaign.

It is expected that in the coming months, the club will provide more clarity, but current information suggests that Civitanova could become the new home for both Nikolov brothers " a combination that would change the balance of power in Italy.