VolleyBar29# : Thursday June 25, 2026

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Despite both of us being busy with the Nations League in Ljubljana, we continue with the penultimate weekly episode of VolleyBar, the primary source of news for our Italian friends who, besides copying our idea, enjoy translating our articles word for word without citing the source (despite not even knowing the competition they are supposedly “writing” about, going so far as to put “European GOLDEN League” in the title. Can someone explain to these geniuses that the European Golden and Silver Leagues were played last year, and that this competition is simply the European League? They’re obviously so well informed that they know everything about the semifinalists…oh wait! They simply translated our article!).

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Anyway, speaking about volleyball and news rather than clowns and pseudo-journalists, in Poland, Szymon Gregorowicz will once again wear the jersey of GKS Katowice.
The 32-year-old libero has signed a contract with the club for the upcoming season, after previously playing for the team during the 2019/20 campaign.

“As a newly promoted PlusLiga team, we needed a libero who brings composure, experience and reliability. We were fully convinced in choosing Szymon Gregorowicz, who has successfully competed in PlusLiga for many years. His professionalism means he can become a true leader of our defense. It was also important that we had already worked together for a season in the past. Therefore, we are confident that signing Szymon represents a significant strengthening of our roster,” said volleyball section director Jakub Bochenek in the club’s official press realease.

Meanwhile, Oleh Shevchenko leaves Barkom-Każany Lwów.
The story of the outside hitter with our club began back in 2019 and, during that time, he became an important part of the team, playing many significant matches with Barkom-Każany, winning the Ukrainian Championship, the Ukrainian Cup and the Ukrainian Super Cup, also opening a new chapter in the history of Ukrainian volleyball together by competing in PlusLiga.

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In France, Paris have confirmed young libero Théo Dufourt, while reigning champions Montpellier have retained middle blocker Quentin Jouffroy.
Already made official, Narbonne has unveiled Carlos Nieves.
The 22-year-old Spanish outside hitter joins the Centurions from ConectaBalear CV Manacor. Standing at 1.99 m, member of the Spanish national team, he is currently competing with Spain in the 2026 European League, and he will also take part in the Mediterranean Games in September representing his country.
His performances earned him the award for Best Receiver at the 2024 U22 European Championship.

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In Italy, Allianz Milano have officially signed young setter Simone Porro, brother of setter Paolo (who played for Milano until the 2024/25 season and now with Piacenza) and outside hitter Luca (currently at Modena).
Speaking of setters, newcomers Prata di Pordenone have confirmed Alessio Alberini for a fifth season with the club.
“We want to enjoy ourselves, continue growing, and compete against players whom, until last year, we had only seen on television,“he said in the club’s official statement.
In Serie A2, relegated side Yuasa Battery Grottazzolina have retained veteran middle blocker Dragan Stankovic.

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In Russia, 32-year-old middle blocker Ilyas Kurkaev is a new Zenit Kazan player. The silver medalist at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and member of the Russian national team had defended the colors of Lokomotiv Novosibirsk since the 2016/17 season.

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