It was not easy to find a worthy substitute for Mrdak, who scored a huge 626 points last season, but the club and sport director Cappelli did it. They selected Daniele Maciel De Souza. Born in 1988, 196cm tall, the Brazilian from Belo Horizonte is physically very strong, he has great leaping ability, he’s an excellent blocker and has a good serve. Montagnani describes him as a leader with character and a very positive. Daniele has played in various countries and speaks three languages, English, French and his mother tongue Portuguese.

“I am excited to join Tuscania and face this new challenge – he said – I know the league is very strong and difficult. I can’t wait to get to know my new teammates and the fans. And in the meantime, I am working hard to get ready”.