Pirin-Razlog's junior player and opposite hitter Hristo Manov will continue his volleyball career in Abbotsford, Canada, the club announced.

The player, born on November 16, 2007, impresses with excellent physical attributes "," 203 cm height, 328 cm attack reach, and 340 cm vertical reach. He plays as an opposite hitter and until now defended the colors of Pirin, wearing jersey No. 4. Manov also recorded playing minutes in the Bulgarian Cup tournament, where Pirin reached the final.

Manov's most likely destination is the university system of Canada, where Abbotsford is home to the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) and the UFV Cascades men's team, a participant in the strong Canada West conference. University volleyball is indeed the highest level in the country and often serves as a springboard for young European athletes. Former Canadian national team player and Olympian Steven Marshall also came through this program.

Hristo Manov's move is part of the increasingly popular development path for young volleyball players "," combining education and sport in a competitive environment, with an eye toward professional volleyball in the coming years.