The “golden Frenchman” remains in Siena. The setter Thomas Nevot has just played his first season in Italy, and with the Emma Villas shirt he was one of the protagonists of the beautiful ride that took the white and blue team to the playoff final. At 29 years of age Nevot has experienced a new important page in his career. This is a player who already had an important CV before arriving in Italy: two French championships won, two French Cups, a Cev Cup.
He immediately settled in very well in the Bel Paese, quickly learned the language and integrated himself into the playing mechanisms of Emma Villas Siena as best as possible. Now Thomas Nevot has signed the renewal of the agreement, and he will therefore remain in Siena for another year.
- Thomas Nevot, what do you want to say about the renewal of the contract with Siena after signing?
I am very happy to stay in Siena. I like the city, the company, the staff.
- What is your opinion of your first season in Italy?
It was a good season, it won’t be easy to confirm. It was my first year outside France, I’m happy with how things went. I hope I can repeat myself in the next championship or do even better.
- You integrated very quickly and also learned the Italian language very quickly.
I took language courses already in the summer, before arriving in Siena. I knew it was important to know the language of the country I was going to play in. I tried to learn Italian as quickly as possible, I read in Italian and then speaking every day with my classmates made everything easier.
- What assessment do you give of the Serie A2 championship in which you played this season?
The level is really good, there are many excellent players. Playing in Italy allows you to improve and accumulate experience and skills.
- What was the greatest emotion you experienced this season?
I experienced a lot during the playoffs. The victory in game 3 of the semi-final series against Porto Viro was certainly very beautiful.
- You found yourself in a team that was almost completely renewed compared to the previous season: what was it like to fit into the group?
We worked a lot. We also experienced some difficult periods, but we came out of them with our heads held high and with our own strength. We never gave up and found solutions to whatever the difficulties were.
- What was it like working with coach Gianluca Graziosi?
I felt very comfortable. I like his way of seeing volleyball and I like his training. It’s nice to be in the gym with him, I’ve established a good relationship with the coach.
- Which players from the other teams in this year’s A2 tournament impressed you?
I saw many very good players, in A2 there is a good level. I mention two volleyball players who certainly had an excellent season and showed their qualities: Rasmus Breuning Nielsen from Grottazzolina and Mattia Orioli from Ravenna.
- When you arrived in Siena, did you believe that the team could reach the playoff final?
With the championship underway, day after day, I believed in it and hoped for it. Gradually this became a goal. In this championship there were many good teams that could reach the final, but I knew that we also had our cards to play.
- How did you find living in Tuscany?
It is a very beautiful region, people live well and eat well. There are beautiful landscapes, the people are nice.
- What goals do you have for next season?
I hope to do the best I can. When I go on the pitch I always play to win.
- How will you spend the summer?
I will play beach volleyball, train and also dedicate myself to my hobbies, such as fishing.
THOMAS NEVOT
Born on 30 April 1995 in Lehon (France)
2023-2025 Emma Villas Siena
2020-2023 Le Plessis-Robinson Volley-Ball
2019-2020 Saint-Nazaire Volley-Ball Atlantique
2016-2019 Tours Volleyball
2014-2016 Narbonne Volleyball
2012-2014 France Avenir
Palmares: two French championships, two French Cups, one Cev Cup.
