Volleyball Bundesliga - Triple-winner Stuttgart gets Spanish national player
The Spanish Volleyball National player Lucia Varela Gomez is switching to German champion, cup winner, and Supercup winner Allianz MTV Stuttgart. The 1.97 meter tall Middle blocker is coming from Quimper Volley 29 in France and will compete with Breland Morrissette and Kelsey Veltman for a spot in the starting formation, as the Bundesligist announced.
"We will experience something very special with her spike height and her reach in the block and will have a lot of fun. In Lucia, there is a lot of potential," said trainer Konstantin Bitter about the 20-year-old.
- Lucia Varela Gomez's move to German volleyball has garnered attention, as she has joined the elite Bundesliga team Allianz MTV Stuttgart.
- This competition in Germany promises to be even more intense, given that Allianz MTV Stuttgart has a history of dominance, having won both the Bundesliga and the DVV-Pokal (German Cup).
- The German club's signing of Varela Gomez from Quimper Volley 29 in France is a significant transfer, as she joins a roster that includes Breland Morrissette and Kelsey Veltman.
- The franchise's manager is optimistic about the impact Lucia will have on their team, stating, "We are excited about Lucia's spike height and reach in the block."
- Germany, historically and currently, is known for producing top-tier volleyball teams, with Baden-Württemberg being one of the regions that has nurtured some of the best teams and players.
- It is worth mentioning that Lucia Varela Gomez is not the only notable volleyball player to represent Germany, as French-born Damien Ecoppe has also made a significant impact in the German volleyball scene.
