Italy's Essence Hotels Fano sent a clear signal about its ambitions for the new season in Serie A2, after attracting one of the most prolific players in the Serie A2 championship – Bulgarian national player Denis Karyagin. The outside hitter from Burgas will play under the guidance of Marco Bonita, and his transfer is already considered the club's first serious move in the market. Karyagin comes after a strong season with Macerata, where he established himself as a key figure in attack. With his consistency in offense and ability to resolve difficult situations, he ranked among the league's leading scorers.

Almost 18 points per match on average and a leading presence in attack – these are indicators for a player around whom a game model can be built. 412 points from attack place him among the most effective attackers in the championship, and his stability throughout the season is indicative of his growth as a leader.
I am very happy to have come to Fano. I chose this club because I want to win with this new project and make the fans happy, Karyagin stated at his presentation.
At just 23 years old and with a height of 202 cm, the Bulgarian already possesses serious international experience. In his career, he has won the Champions League with ZAKSA and the CEV Cup with Monza, as well as played in France and Turkey – a combination that gives him tactical maturity and adaptability.
His signing is not an isolated move. Expectations are growing in Italy that the setter of the Bulgarian national team, Stoil Palev, will also join Fano, a story we were first to report. If this transfer materializes, the team will establish a distinct Bulgarian connection along the setter-outside hitter line – a factor that often directly impacts offensive effectiveness.
Fano is not just strengthening – Fano is building an identity. And with the signing of Denis Karyagin, the project already has its leading figure.