Bulgarian international Martin Atanasov will officially continue his career with the Indonesian championJakarta Bhayangkara Presisi, after leaving Italian Vero Volley Monza, volleyweek.bg learned.
The outside hitter has already taken the next step in his new challenge, departing for the Far East today. He is expected to join his new team, Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi, which has already secured a spot in the Final Four of the Indonesian Proliga. The tournament will take place between April 2 and 5 in Surabaya. The champions will face strong competition from Jakarta LavAni, Surabaya Samator, and Jakarta Garuda Jaya in the battle for the title. Martin Atanasov is expected to join the team precisely during the decisive phase of the championship, which further strengthens the champions' ambitions to defend their title.
Strong period in Italy and a Bulgarian connection in Monza
Atanasov leaves behind a solid period in Italy's SuperLega, where he was part of the Monza squad. In the team, he formed a Bulgarian tandem with Zhasmin Velichkov, with both of them being among the important figures in the team's rotation.
During the season, the outside hitter played 26 matches and scored 228 points, establishing himself as a reliable attacking option and a stable element in reception and defense. Atanasov's departure comes just before Monza's "Bulgarian" derby against Padova in the playoffs for fifth place.
New challenge in a championship project
Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi is one of the leading clubs in Asia and the current champion of Indonesia, with the project supported by the national police, possessing significant resources and ambitions.
The club has a significant international profile, with names such as having played for them over the years:
Earvin Ngapeth
Jean Patry
Leonardo Martinez
Noumory Keita
Gareth Mouchaoutias
This clearly demonstrates the level and ambition of the team that the Bulgarian international is now joining.
Atanasov also joins for the Asian Champions League
Martin Atanasov's transfer is likely directly related to Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi's participation in the Asian Champions League, which will take place in Pontianak (Indonesia) from May 13–17, 2026. Following the draw, the Indonesian champion was placed in Group A, where they will face:
Al Rayyan (Qatar)
Hyundai Capital Skywalkers (South Korea)
Zhayyk VC (Kazakhstan)
This is an extremely tough group with representatives from three strong volleyball schools.
New stage in career
The move to Indonesia opens a new chapter in the career of Martin Atanasov, who will have the opportunity to be a leading figure in one of the most ambitious projects in Asian volleyball and to solidify his position on the international stage.
photos: Nikolay Varadinov
