Some bureaucratic problems slowed down his arrival but Civita Castellana can finally unveil his new outside hitter Paulo Victor Costa Da Silva. The 29-year-old Brazilian played last season in his home country with Sada Cruzeiro in Bel Horizonte. Although this will be his first time in the Italian league, the Italian fans might remember him for stopping the Trentino predominance in the World Club Championships in 2013 by winning the trophy. The Brazilian played in Austria with Hypo Tirol Innsbruck from 2008 to 2011 and won the national title twice. He can also boasts some experience with the national team.
“I am thrilled to have him in the team – said coach Spanakis – Those who know Paulo talk about him with words of praise, both as a player and an appreciated person with a contagious smile. I saw him on tape and I was impressed by his explosiveness and quickness in his moves. I have seen him extremely motivated and he speaks good Italian too, which can only help to communicate with staff and teammates. Hopefully, his personality will attract a lot of people at the gym”.
