The volleyball world is abuzz with rumors that American setter Micah Christenson of Zenit Kazan may be transferring to Italian club Rana Verona for the season 2025/2026. Speculation ignited during Sky Sports’ coverage of Monza’s Champions League match against Olympiacos and was among the first to be reported by the Italian sports portal volleyball.it.
With mid-season transfer talks for the next season becoming more common for star players, there could be truth to these whispers. Fans eagerly await updates on this potential big move.
Christenson, 31, is well-acquainted with Italy’s Serie A, having played for Lube Civitanova and Modena from 2015 to 2021. Since joining Zenit Kazan, he has clinched two Russian league titles.
On the courts, Verona sits fifth in Italy’s standings with four wins from seven matches, while Zenit Kazan remains unbeatable in Russia, leading the league with an 11–0 record.
