Right in the last few minutes before the transfer deadline in Bologna’s Volley Market, Roma secured the services of Novica Bjelica. Born in 1983, the Croatian middle blocker played last season for Treviso.

“I know the roster will be altered – said coach Giani – So I don’t think it would be correct nor wise to judge this team, because the situation could change. Let’s go ahead with this group for now, I don’t think we can complain at all”.