Rana Verona signs Kellian Motta Paes and announces preseason schedule

Rana Verona has announced the signing of French setter Kellian Motta Paes for the 2026/2027 season. The 2002-born player, who has developed his career in France and Poland, will join the SuperLega squad to share the setting duties with Micah Christenson.

In preparation for the upcoming season, the club has released its full preseason schedule. Key matches include home tests against Union Raiffeisen Waldviertel on September 19 and VFB Friedrichshafen on September 23. The team will also travel to Hartberg, Austria, for the 'Coppa Senza Confini' tournament on October 1-2, participating alongside ACH Volley Ljubljana and Friedrichshafen.

The preseason will conclude in October with the Trofeo Ferramenta Astori in Montichiari, featuring matches against Vero Volley Monza and Padova, before a final home test against Padova on October 14.