Italian opposite hitter Ekaterina Antropova is reportedly set to leave Scandicci for Turkish club Eczacıbaşı beginning in the 2026/27 season. Rumors are being circulated by Turkish media and some other global news outlets. The clubs have not confirmed the move.
The 22-year-old standout has played for Scandicci since 2021 and has emerged as one of the best opposites in Europe. Reports suggest her contract in Istanbul could reach 1.5 million euros ($1.6 million) annually?
Eczacıbaşı currently relies on Polish opposite Magdalena Stysiak, while Serbian star Tijana Bošković—long the face of the team, now plays for VakıfBank.
If the move happens, another rumour links Scandicci to Canadian opposite Kiera Van Ryk, now competing in China, as a potential replacement.