The potential signing of Darlan Souza by Halkbank for the 2026/2027 season, reported by both Italian and Turkish media, raises a serious question mark about the future of the opposite hitters in the Ankara team. With the Brazilian, the club will have four players in this position, making a reduction in their number inevitable.

Currently, Halkbank's squad includes Marek Sotola (Czech Republic, 1999), Tsvetan Sokolov (Bulgaria, 1989), and the young Turkish opposite hitter Berk Dilmenler (2004, 200 cm). Dilmenler is considered a future prospect and a logical choice for long-term development.

Thus, the focus falls on the two main foreign scorers – Sotola and Sokolov. The Czech player is at an optimal age and has been part of the team since 2024, while Sokolov remains an emblematic figure for the Bulgarian national team and a former captain of Bulgaria, but is also 10 years older than Sotola.

The arrival of the young and explosive Darlan logically sparks speculation – who will leave Halkbank: Sokolov or Sotola? Currently, there is no official decision, but it is clear that a reshuffle is imminent at the opposite hitter position in the Ankara team, which will be one of the most closely watched developments in the coming months.

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