New arrival in the club, but the Padova faithful already know him pretty well. Indeed, Padova reached an agreement on a two-year deal with Ventceslav “Vincenzo” Simeonov. The Bulgarian outside hitter had already worn the Padova shirt from 2003 to 2005, when he had emerged as a powerful player and an emotional leader.

“I have great memories from my time spent in Padova – said Simeonov – I am extremely happy to wear this shirt again. Six years ago I was only a young kid happy to play volleyball, but now I am more mature. But my fighting spirit has not diminished, on the contrary”.