The desire to be the protagonist, to raise the level of performance: there is a common thread that binds the ambitions of Uyba Busto Arsizio with those of Ana Karina Olayatwenty-two years old on September 13th, Colombian from Buenaventura.
The promising spiker (also very valid in the opposite role if necessary) is the second significant market coup achieved by the sporting director Carmelo Borrutoafter the announcement of Josephine Obossa (read here).
At the court of the new coach Giovanni Caprara therefore comes one of the young prospects of international volleyball.
Born competitively in the Colombian club Vallecaucana, Ana Karina Olaya arrived in Europe in the summer of 2020 by signing for the Portuguese CD Aves. In the following two seasons he remained on Portuguese soil playing for the Port. Last season, however, the good player played in the Polish teamUni Opole with which he played in the play offs, finishing in seventh position.
Now the landing in Italy with destination Busto Arsizio: «I chose to come to Uyba because I found the validity and competence of the staff and because I will play with expert teammates who will help me improve my performance on the pitch».
Who is Ana Karina Olaya on the pitch?
“I think I’m a very calm person, used to giving my best in training and in matches.”
With what ambitions do you arrive in Busto Arsizio?
«I arrive at Uyba with the ambition to help the team and to work hard to achieve this».
What do you know about Italian volleyball?
«I think that the level of the Italian championship is very high also due to the presence of many excellent and strong players».
Uyba has very passionate fans: what do you want to tell them?
«I want to tell the Uyba fans to continue to motivate the team. By staying together we can achieve good results.”
