Volleyball Market – Danny Demyanenko first the Games, then the SuperLega with Grottazzolina – iVolley Magazine

Newly promoted Yuasa Battery Grottazzolina has signed Canadian center back Danny Demyanenko. Born in Toronto 30 years ago, he already has seven seasons behind him in the French top flight, of which he was a real point of reference in the role, first with the Spacer’s Toulouse shirt, in the three-year period from 2017 to 2020, and that less known than Montpellier, where he spent the last four championships. The French title or scudetto won in the 2021/22 season shines on Demyanenko’s showcase.
transalpine. He is currently involved with his national team in the VNL waiting to live the exciting experience of the Olympic Games.

“I am really excited to have my first experience in Italy, one of the unquestionably most prestigious championships in the world. Danny declared – After the last few seasons spent as a protagonist in France I felt the need to compete in a championship of an even higher level, and I am truly honored by the attention that Grottazzolina has paid to me from the first moment in which he hit the mark. promotion to the Super League. Many national team teammates spoke to me and still speak to me with enthusiasm about this championship, I’m really happy to be able to experience it as a protagonist too. It will certainly be an important opportunity for growth, competing against champions and teams of such a high level is a privilege and I am sure that if we are good at creating a good group we too will be able to have our say and, why not, amaze everyone. For my part, I hope to be able to give a big hand to the team, I can’t wait to meet our fans and make myself known. I will come to Grottazzolina with my wife, I know that it is a small but very welcoming town, it will be a pleasure to live this new experience.”