Surprise wedding but not at first sight. The arrival of the Bulgarian hitter Aleksandar Nikolov at Cucine Lube is the result of a strong interest that comes from afar. In the last two years the red and white management has carefully followed the exploits of Vladimir Nikolov’s son of art with the Long Beach shirt in the States and has now accelerated times after the surprise farewell of captain Osmany Juantorena, who asked for the transfer to migrate to Asia.
Many suitors, but you have chosen the Cucine Lube. What drove you?
“This is a Club of Champions that will take to the field with the Scudetto on their chest! CEO Cormio helped my father a lot when he came to Italy and certain ties make the difference! I made the best choice and I’m in the right place! ”.
Speaking of ties, what is your relationship with your father Vladimir?
“My father has a career as an athlete behind him and having him by my side is an advantage for my maturation on and off the pitch. His experience helps me a lot. It must be said that a child of art is always in the spotlight and has a certain responsibility, but in my case I don’t suffer from the pressure! “.
You do not fear the pressure, but the bar is raised for you this year in Italy!
“Already! A little emotion is physiological! I will be playing for the first time in a tournament of this level. I care, it’s the real beginning of my professional career, and even if I don’t know Civitanova yet, I lived very well as a child in Italy ”.
Do you feel ready to start this experience?
“Obviously pawing! I am eager to meet the Italian champions, to train with them and to challenge my compatriots who play in the SuperLega. ”
What’s your best shot? Do you have an idol you are inspired by?
“I’m a tough guy and I push in all possible directions because scoring is a mission! I admit I don’t have a particular idol. I take inspiration from teammates and opponents to improve myself, but I’m still myself! ”.
What are your goals with the national team?
“Now I’m struggling with the VNL! The main objectives are participation in the Senior World Cup and the Under 20 European Championships. Only then will I come to Italy! ”.
When you are not in the field to crush on the rival wall what do you do?
“I love spending time with my family and hanging out with friends, but I’m also a skilled gamer by dint of practicing on the pc. Especially in the past, when I had more time, I achieved good results in the most popular action video games, climbing the charts on the web! “.
