VakıfBank has extended head coach Giovanni Guidetti’s contract for three more years, securing his leadership through the 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28 seasons. With this renewal, the Italian coach will mark two decades at the helm of the club, solidifying his place in Turkish volleyball history.
28 Trophies and Counting
Since joining VakıfBank in 2008, Guidetti has led the team to 28 major titles, including:
- 4 FIVB Club World Championships (2013, 2017, 2018, 2021)
- 6 CEV Champions League titles (2011, 2013, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2023)
- 7 Turkish League championships (2013, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022)
- 6 Turkish Cups (2013, 2014, 2017, 2021, 2022, 2023)
- 5 Super Cups (2013, 2014, 2017, 2021, 2023)
A Coach of World Records
Under Guidetti, VakıfBank has entered the Guinness World Records three times, including a historic 73-match winning streak (2012-2014) and becoming the most successful team in FIVB Club World Championship history.
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