Brazilian opposite Darlan Souza is rumored to be joining Italian club Verona next season, according to journalist Bruno Voloch. Sources reportedly confirmed the move is finalized, though no official announcement has been made.
The 22-year-old has been dominating the Brazilian Superliga, averaging 25.36 points per match this season, and previously led Sesi-Bauru to a national title in 2024, earning MVP honors.
If the transfer goes through, Darlan would bring his explosive talent to Verona, currently fifth in Italy’s SuperLega standings.
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And in other news we find that USA setter Micah Christenson will return to Italian volleyball after four seasons with Zenit Kazan. He also signed with Verona for the next season.
Verona, currently ranked fifth, aims to challenge top teams like Perugia, Trentino, Civitanova, and Piacenza. Christenson, who previously played for Civitanova and Modena, brings experience that is expected to elevate the team and support Darlan’s growth. This news was also reported by Bruno Voloch on his blog.
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