National player Vladimir Garkov is leaving French Saint-Nazaire, learnedvolleyweek.bgThe outside hitter is already in Bulgaria and is in his hometown Plovdiv, where he will stay for the next few days before resuming training after a short break.
Expectations are that in about a week, Garkov will re-enter training mode. The most probable option at this stage is for him to join the training sessions of Lokomotiv Aviya (Plovdiv), who have already made an offer to the Bulgarian national player.
There is still no final clarity on where the outside hitter will continue his career from the new season. The possibility of Garkov heading back to France, where he has already gained significant experience, is not ruled out.
There was also an option for the volleyball player to finish the current campaign in another league, but for now, this scenario will not be realized.
Garkov's next important step is expected to be joining the training camp of the men's national team, which will take place in Samokov.

📊Seasonal statistics of Vladimir Garkov (Saint-Nazaire)

Garkov is having a stable season in one of Europe's competitive leagues. With 301 points, he ranks in the top 25 scorers, which is a serious indicator of consistency in attack. An average of 3.24 points per set places him in a solid position among the main receivers in the league.
The Bulgarian also contributes on serve – 23 aces and 0.25 per set, which shows effectiveness, though not among the leading performers. In attack, 47% success rate is a very good indicator for an outside hitter, especially in a league like the French one.
In reception, 46% positive is a stable level, but there is room for development here if Garkov wants to take the next step towards a bigger club.
In summary –a balanced and stable season, which solidifies his place as a reliable national team player and opens doors for a next transfer, including back to France or another strong European league.