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Could Daniele Lavia’s next destination be Poland?
A move abroad remains far from certain, but the possibility has emerged as one of the latest talking points in the European volleyball transfer market. According to our verified sources, the Italian outside hitter has reportedly received an offer from PGE Projekt Warszawa, the Polish club coached by Roberto Piazza and featuring Italian opposite Yuri Romanò. The rumour has also been picked up by Polish media, although no official confirmation has emerged from either club or the player.
Lavia’s contract situation makes the speculation particularly interesting. Trentino Volley announced in July that the 26-year-old had signed a one-year extension, keeping him in the yellow-and-blue jersey for the 2026–27 season, his sixth consecutive campaign with the club.
The agreement therefore runs through the end of the current season, potentially opening the door to a new destination in the summer of 2027.
A move to Warsaw would place Lavia alongside Romanò, while bringing him under the guidance of Piazza, one of the most experienced Italian coaches on the international circuit. Projekt Warszawa already boasts a strong outside-hitter group, including Bartosz Bednorz, Aleksander Śliwka, Kévin Tillie and Brandon Koppers. Adding an Italian international of Lavia’s calibre would represent a significant reinforcement, although the reported offer remains unverified.
The rumour is emerging amid a particularly active period of speculation surrounding the outside-hitter market in Poland, with prominent names such as Kamil Semeniuk, Wilfredo Leon and Ran Takahashi also featuring in transfer discussions.
The potential reshaping of several top teams could make the coming months especially intriguing for the international volleyball landscape.
For Lavia, however, the next chapter of his career is not solely a matter of contracts and sporting ambitions. The Italian star is still dealing with the long-term consequences of the serious right-hand injury he suffered in August 2025, during a weight-training session with the national team ahead of the World Championship in the Philippines, putting his participation in the tournament—and even the possibility of losing the affected fingers—at risk. He underwent emergency surgery followed by a second operation in November 2025 to address complications involving the fifth finger.
Despite the difficult recovery, Lavia returned to the court and gradually reclaimed his place among Italy’s key players. His comeback was one of the most significant personal stories surrounding the national team’s recent campaign, and he has also been working to regain his full impact with Trentino. Yet the recovery is not entirely complete.
In an interview published by La Gazzetta dello Sport on November 6, in the programme “Un altro podcast”, Lavia revealed that he is considering another surgical procedure to improve the mobility of his little finger.
The operation would involve removing plates and adhesions around the affected joint. According to his account, it could allow him to recover an additional 20 to 30 degrees of movement, although full mobility is not guaranteed.
The decision is far from straightforward. Lavia explained that the procedure would require at least another month for biological healing, followed by the time needed to regain competitive fitness. It could also mean missing the opening part of the next national-team season. He is evaluating the options together with Trentino’s medical staff and the Italian national team, while acknowledging that he could also continue playing without undergoing another operation.
This is the dilemma currently facing one of Italy’s most important outside hitters: prioritising a further step towards recovering the functionality of his hand, or continuing his career while accepting the limitations that remain. The timing of the decision could have a significant impact on both his club future and his availability for the national team.
Lavia’s résumé makes him one of the most attractive players potentially available on the market. With Trentino, he has won two Italian league titles, in 2023 and 2025, the 2024 Champions League and the 2021 Italian Super Cup. With Italy, he is a European champion from 2021 and a world champion from 2022, while also earning individual recognition as one of the best outside hitters in international volleyball.
For now, a move to PGE Projekt Warszawa remains a rumour rather than a concrete development. Much will depend on Lavia’s physical condition, his decision regarding surgery and the negotiations that may take place in the coming months. One thing is certain: his next career choice could be shaped as much by his recovery as by the ambitions of the clubs interested in securing his services.
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