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European women's volleyball transfers

Overview

In early August 2026, Bulgarian club VC Maritsa announced the promotion of two academy graduates—middle blocker Kateryna Popova and libero Maria‑Magdalena Nedyalkova—to its senior women’s squad for the 2026‑27 season, underscoring a focus on homegrown talent for domestic and European competition. A few days later, Italian side Hellas Verona Women signed Greek midfielder Maria Vlassopoulou on a contract through June 2027. Vlassopoulou, who had progressed through Greek and lower‑division Italian clubs and earned her first senior national team cap in May 2026, is expected to add experience and creativity to Verona’s midfield. Together, the moves illustrate how European women’s volleyball clubs are bolstering their rosters through a mix of youth promotion and cross‑border signings.

Entities

Maria‑Magdalena Nedyalkova · Hellas Verona Women · VC Maritsa (Plovdiv) · Kateryna Popova · Arezzo

Timeline

  1. 21 days ago

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    Maria Vlassopoulou joins Hellas Verona Women

    Greek midfielder Maria Vlassopoulou signs with Hellas Verona Women until 2027 after spells at Crotone, Matera, Real Meda and Arezzo, and a senior Greece debut in 2026.

  2. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Maritsa volleyball club adds two homegrown talents to senior squad

    VC Maritsa (Plovdiv) promotes academy graduates Kateryna Popova (middle blocker) and Maria‑Magdalena Nedyalkova (libero) to the senior women’s team for 2026‑27, highlighting the club’s youth development.

Sources

calciohellas.it · securityadvisor.com · sportal.bg · tuttocalciocampano.it