The first pillar at the center for Verona will be the ex-captain Daniel Howard, who wore the verona shirt from 2002 to 2007. During the press conference to unveil Groppi and Galabinov, GM Gabriele Cottarelli had announced there would be soon another signing and he kept his promise. The Australian Howard had helped Verona win the A2 league in 2004 and also won an A2 Cup with the current coach Bruno Bagnoli.

“Dan is an all-round player who did very well in his years in Verona – said Bagnoli – He stood out too when he was at Montichiari”.