My real life started here!

Italian volleyball superstar - Ivan Zaytsev - said goodbye to the club of his heart - "Lube" Civitanova. The official club pagelubevolley.itwas the first to break the news. The information has also been confirmed by the renowned Italian volleyball websiteIvolleymagazine.it.

The former Italian national team player, medalist from two consecutive Olympics (bronze from London 2012 and silver from Rio 2016), thanked his beloved team for everything he had won and learned personally and professionally. The magnificent "Tsar" of Italian volleyball added that he had experienced "two incredible periods at the club," and that "red-white blood will always flow in his veins."

Ivan Zaytsev, a favorite of male and female fans alike, spoke about the beginning of this great adventure, shared the difficulties, but most of all recalled the successes and smiles from the hard work and desire of all his teammates, coaches, and management, which will forever mark his life from now on.

The club, in turn, responded with best wishes to its undisputed legend. They thanked him for his dedication and professionalism, while wishing him to be an even greater winner in life and on the court.

Yes, on the court, because Ivan Zaytsev is not entirely leaving his favorite sport. The Italian is starting his new project with Daniele Lupo. The two will be a beach volleyball pair, starting their matches very soon, as summer is just beginning. The desire of both is for this project to become truly fruitful, with the ultimate goal being participation in the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028.

We wish the former captain of Italy, Ivan Zaytsev, great success, because he is a true "Tsar" and champion! Long live the "Tsar"!