Denis Karyagin, a 23-year-old Bulgarian from Burgas, a 202 cm spiker, is Essence Hotels’ first signing. And, considering the player’s stats, it’s undoubtedly a resounding move: last season in Macerata, Karyagin totaled 467 points in 26 games, averaging nearly 18 points per game, leading in attack winners (412) and third in the league’s top scorers.

In short, the Fano-based club has jumped right into the summer transfer window, anticipating the numerous competition: “I’m very happy to have come to Fano,” these were the Bulgarian’s first words. “I haven’t come very far, considering I played in Macerata last season. I chose Fano because I want to win with this new club and make the fans happy.”