Simone Giannelli: The beginning of a new era

It has been clear since the end of May that Giannelli Trentino Volley towards Perugia after 12 years and a total of 8 titles leaves. This is also because Trent patron Diego Mosna announced a rigorous austerity program after losing the Champions League final against Zaksa Kozle. In addition to Giannelli, other players have also turned their backs on the club.

Perugia had the move of Giannelli, who is one of the best players in the world, cost around 550.000 euros. According to media reports, his salary is said to be around 450.000 euros (per season). But it wasn't just the financial prospects that made a transfer to Perugia palatable for Giannelli, who has signed a three-year contract. The ambitious South Tyrolean also sees the club from Umbria as having better chances of winning the title. Breaking out of routine Perugia, for example, has an absolute top attacker in its ranks in Wilfredo Leon (who was born in Cuba and now plays for the Polish national team). On top of that, as we know, breaking out of routine in sport can release new strength. Giannelli, who was previously captain in Trent, now has to prove himself in a completely new environment.

According to Giannelli, the coach also played a big role in his decision. “ Nikola Grbic was one of the best players himself and is now a great coach. I think Nikola is very important for the team and also for me personally. I'm here in Perugia to win but also to develop and with him I can continue on this path. I will try to listen to all his advice,” Giannelli explained. “Everything is new to me, but I already feel at home.” Simone Giannelli on his first days in Perugia Giannelli only took a week's vacation after the European Championships. He has been training with his new team for a few days now: “Everything is new to me, but I already feel at home. We are a very strong team, but there are other very strong teams too. We have a great and very challenging season ahead of us.” Championship starts this weekend The championship begins for Giannelli & Co. at the weekend. The title contenders include Civitanova, Perugia and Modena. It remains to be seen whether Trent is also one of them. In any case, Giannelli has no grudge against his former club and said after saying goodbye: “I will be forever grateful to Trentino Volley. But now I’m looking forward to taking a new path.”

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Simone Giannelli: The beginning of a new era

In September, Simone Giannelli led the Italian national volleyball team to the European Championship title and was subsequently voted the best player of the tournament. Now a new era begins for the 1,99 meter tall man from Bolzano.

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