A 210 cm tall giant attracted the attention of everyone present in the hospitality areaEurosuole Forum. This afternoon there Lube kitchens Civitanova presented the Campania center back to journalists and fans Giovanni Maria Gargiulo, born in ’99, originally from Sorrento. Alongside him, as speakers at the conference, the director Beppe Cormio and the technician Giampaolo Medei. The board of directors was also in the room Lube in the Heart. The president of the Predators, Giuliana Grifantinigave a red and white scarf to the athlete amid the flashes of the photographers.
For the new entry a three-year course with the cooks thanks to the excellent two years in Gioiella Prisma Tarantoculminating with the final experience in France, al Turcoing Lille Metropole, fourth force of the transalpine tournament. The federal staff also noticed the athlete’s progress, resulting in the call in blue of early May in Rome for a collegial. Gratification that did not distract ‘Doctor Gargiulo’ from an important appointment, the Master’s Degree in Sports Science. Qualification achieved on Thursday with 110 cum laude.
They appear in the Palmares two silvers with the youth national teams (U19 European Championships in 2017 and U21 World Championships in 2019). Gargiulo’s adventure in the world of volleyball began at the age of 15 in the youth team Materdominivolley.it Castellana Grotte, where he stood out in A2 with the first team, remaining in Puglia for five seasons. Then the jump to the SuperLega with two years to go Tuna Callipo Calabria Vibo Valentia and the transition to Gioiella Prisma Taranto with two signed salvations. Finally the brackets in France as reinforcement in Lille.
Giuseppe Cormio (general manager Lube Volley):
“Giovanni showed us what he can do in the two matches against us, but his numbers have been important throughout the season and the best players in the position rankings are always followed by clubs looking for a change. We kept an eye on him. I remember him since the Junior League days and I understand that this year he also performed well against the other teams, standing out both in the attack phase and on the block and, often, even pulling off an annoying serve. We are talking about a boy who has just graduated with top marks. Giovanni looks to the future and not just at the net, speaking to us he gave me the feeling of being very intelligent and this pleases me. We are in the presence of a young athlete, with a great physique, smart on and off the field. He has all the characteristics to be a suitable element for a Lube that wants to lower the average age”.
Giampaolo Medei (head coach Cucine Lube Civitanova):
“The choice to hire Giovanni was shared by everyone, including me. We identified him for several reasons: he is constantly growing, he has had a good apprenticeship, also gaining experience in A2 and I believe he can continue to grow. Our new center back is still young and last season he highlighted himself with an excellent championship, especially blocking. I believe that he can take a further step in all the technical fundamentals and also on the physical level. I was very impressed by his attitude on the pitch. The competitive part is important for an athlete, the fact of being able to count on such a gritty element, together with the characteristics just listed, goes well with the idea we have of a team and with our project of helping young players consolidate and grow for the future of this Club.”
Giovanni Gargiulo (Cucine Lube Civitanova centre):
“This evening, when I entered the Eurosuole Forum, at the sight of the banners hanging in honor of the red and white titles I felt like a child on the playground. Faced with the story of Lube I was left speechless, I have yet to realize that I am really here. I thank the coach and the general manager for the kind words, I am convinced that we will work well together and that I will be able to make a good contribution to the club from a character and human point of view, but also from a professional and sporting one. I don’t think I have anything exceptional, although I have a lot of determination, there are numerous aspects that I will work on with Medei and the staff. The goal is to put myself at the service of the team and try, together with my teammates, to do my best, thinking one game at a time without setting limits! The national team? First of all I have to do my best for the Club, then hard work always pays off!”.
THE BOARD
Giovanni Maria Gargiulo
Born in Sorrento
ITA Sports Nationality
Central role
Height 210 cm
CAREER WITH CLUBS
2024/2025 A1 Cucine Lube Civitanova
2023/2024 A1 Gioiella Prisma Taranto
2022/2023 A1 Gioiella Prisma Taranto
2021/2022 A1 Tuna Callipo Calabria Vibo Valentia
2020/2021 A1 Tuna Callipo Calabria Vibo Valentia
2019/2020 A2 Materdominivolley.it Castellana Grotte
2018/2019 A2 Materdominivolley.It Castellana Grotte
2017/2018 A2 Materdominivolley.It Castellana Grotte
2016/2017 A2 Materdominivolley.it Castellana Grotte
2015/2016 A2 Materdominivolley.it Castellana Grotte
MEDALS WITH YOUTH NATIONAL NATIONALS
Silver at the U21 World Championships 2019
Silver at the U19 European Championships 2017
