“I will finally be coached by Montagnani” said Javier Gonzalez as he signed for Padova. Born in January 1983, the Cuban setter played last season with Piacenza. He has an extremely powerful jump serve, and a phenomenal ability to distribute the ball.

“Coach Montagnani had tried to get me on his teams for a few years – explained Gonzalez – We have finally made it. I thank the coach because he has always had a lot of respect for me and I am extremely happy to work with him”.