Coveted by Gubierna, Russia, and then Verona, it is eventually Piacenza that Valerio Vermiglio chose. A great signing as he is one of the best setters around. He’s back in Italy after seasons spent between Kazan and Novyj Urengoj. Born in Messina in 1976, he can boast many trophies between league titles (5 with Treviso), European cups (3 champions League at Treviso and Kazan) and international competitions with the Italian national team (European Champion in 2003 and 2005).
“I was fine in Russia, I don’t deny it, and it’s not a problem to admit it but I got this offer from Piacenza I couldn’t refuse – explained Vermiglio – I have taken part in so many battles against Piacenza, they have a very charismatic president and, in spite of it all, they have always been consistent and had a lot of success. I will also meet up again with Tencati, Papi and Zlatanov, players I feel very close to”.
