Transfer Rumors & Discussion (2025/2026)

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I don't know. I didn't hear it myself because in the match that I saw there were English commentators. I checked the comments in youtube and they write that Marco Fantasia said that Zhu would probably leave. I do know anything further.

I have said for many times.

In November, Zhu will participate in 2025 Chinese National Games as the member of Henan VC.

In December, she will return...

If Zhu would leave Imoco, it would just be after Season 25/26.

Will Isabelle Haak leave Imoco in January, 2026?

At least I don't know.

Apparently Milano is interested in Frantti for this season. They are in talks.
She was out of the squad for 1st 2 games due to foreign limit, it’s only gonna be worse when Wang arrives as they’ll have 2 foreigners out of the squad for every game.

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Apparently Milano is interested in Frantti for this season. They are in talks.
She was out of the squad for 1st 2 games due to foreign limit, it’s only gonna be worse when Wang arrives as they’ll have 2 foreigners out of the squad for every game.

good for her

btw there were already rumors about Lukasik going to Milano after Galatasaray's interest in Sylla came about (which I think would have been the best deal for both)

but Frantti leaving Galatasaray is the best thing for her, not even being in the game squad seems to be the situation for her for the rest of the season probably as of now and in Milano she could actually help

Like I said Galatasaray have to many foreign players especially when it comes to TL. Ofc players are not happy. 3 of them can only play and you have 6 players, soon 7.

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Apparently Milano is interested in Frantti for this season. They are in talks.
She was out of the squad for 1st 2 games due to foreign limit, it’s only gonna be worse when Wang arrives as they’ll have 2 foreigners out of the squad for every game.

Is Frantti the solution to Milano's problems? I don't think but Lukasic... She could be PERFECT. Good reception, good defense and fits to Bosio's game style.

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Is Frantti the solution to Milano's problems? I don't think but Lukasic... She could be PERFECT. Good reception, good defense and fits to Bosio's game style.

There is currently only 1 solution for Milano- LYY. The rest would just be a band-aid for their OH problem. Not even Lukasik would change that much really, you would just have 3rd and 4th OH of last season Conegliano in a worse roster overall lol, you can’t compete with that.

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There is currently only 1 solution for Milano- LYY. The rest would just be a band-aid for their OH problem. Not even Lukasik would change that much really, you would just have 3rd and 4th OH of last season Conegliano in a worse roster overall lol, you can’t compete with that.

The 4rth OH from Imoco is bad but the 4rth OH of GS and Vakif is good, isn't it? I think that you are seeing the issue from a wrong point of view. It doesn't matter if they will sign the last substitutions of Imoco. If they are good then it's OK. Remember the 4rth OH of Milan changed the cause of the match...

. Lukasic is a complete player ( a type of player that it is difficult to find) that wants to prove herself in the big scene, and with good reception and defence that Milano desperately needs. She could be perfect. On the other hand , LYY??? Let's that the miracle will happen. How on earth they will work with Lanier? We return on the same point.

Generally I haven't still gave up from Frantti but when she played for Vakif she was amazing against all middle teams and painful ( JUST LIKE PIVA AND PIETRINI ) to watch against any top level opponent both in TL and in CL.

I would prefer to try again with Lazovic or even swallow my pride and ask Daltnerop ( who last year was Milan’s first outside hitter but is now Imoco’s third or fourth option ) to come back, rather than take an other 10%.

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Is Frantti the solution to Milano's problems? I don't think but Lukasic... She could be PERFECT. Good reception, good defense and fits to Bosio's game style.

Isn't it she has bf in turkey? I don't think the transfer will happen, otherwise she will have to fight her chance again with lanier lol she might even prefer to stay on bench than stay long distance with her bf or any other team can afford her for sure.

According to rumours, Frantti initially agreed with Besiktas but they couldn't agree with contract details apparently. It is a pity, she could have been a more useful player there than in GS

Let's put all these things correctly.

1- Frantti's transfer was a sudden and unexpected move, while she was about to sign with BJK. While this was happenning, GS management was in negotiation with Conegliano about Lukasik and with Sylla personally. Right after signing with Frantti, Conecliano agreed on Loan Transfer of Lukasik to GS. So Lukasik is still the Player of Conegliano, Loaned to GS until the end of the season. The original plan was to have İlkin and Lukasik at OH as 1st option.

2- Sylla was the player, interested by GS since the beginning of 2025 (January) and tried to convince her however it took so long, because of several reasons such as Milano/Sylla relations and NT season. It was announced like a kinder egg, which made the fans so happy. She signed for 2 years. Right after this, Lukasik was considered as the 3rd OH and Frantti as the 4th option. I even dont consider Turkish Aslı Tecimer.

3- Before the beginning of the season (officially) I wrote about Frantti that, she could hardly find a spot in the roster. This is what exactly happened. Yes I also see a strong possibility for her to find another team (local-Turkish or abroad) and this will not make me cry. Is it bad for the team to have her in the roster? Definitely not, since she is so ambitious and tries to give her best and this adds an extra value to team's training sessions (maybe in some matches in the coming weeks). However, she was the weakest ring in the chain for GS, considering her overall performance during friendly matches so far.

4- Being the 3rd OH option is not such a bad thing, especially considering the team, having a long journey in the league and at the same time in CEV Cup also Turkish Cup, as well as possible playoffs for championship. Last year GS played in Challenge Cup semi finals against Chieri with 7 players in rotation, while Chieri played with11 players in rotation. The same bad scenario happened during the championship playoffs of Turkish League. I strongly believe that, she will find more time on court in the coming weeks and I don't see any reason to create a fuss here, right after the 2nd week. I personally believe in her quality and the contributions she can make for GS.

5- When it comes to foreigner limitation, again another manipulative comment which was an old topic. I want to put it in the proper way. For Turkish league 2025-26, foreigner limitation is 3+2 in rotation, which enables 3 foreigners at the same time and 5 foreigner players in rotation within the same match on court. GS has 6 foreigners and that is why Frantti was excluded from the roster for 2 matches.

6- Along with the transfer of Wang Yuan yuan, number of foreigners will increase to 7 and referring to current foreigner limitation rule, 2 players will be forced to get excluded from the roster. However, if Frantti decides to leave after the 1st half, same number (6 foreigners) will remain as it is now. Along with the new season (2026-27), the rule will change and it will be 3+3 (6 foreigners on court in rotation) which will fit to current number of foreigners.

It is just the beginning of the new season and only time will tell us who will come and who will go at the end of the season. All depends to players performances and the team's success and Player's/Team-Team's/player satisfaction.. Anything to say at this moment (well in advance), is just speculation and rumor without any background.

If you are interested, below is the full interview with GS Manager Neşve Büyükbayram, about the team's structure and the new transfers.

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There is currently only 1 solution for Milano- LYY. The rest would just be a band-aid for their OH problem. Not even Lukasik would change that much really, you would just have 3rd and 4th OH of last season Conegliano in a worse roster overall lol, you can’t compete with that.

I'm not sure that the "worse roster" is true,because they have got weaker in their ohs theoretically,but they have also got stronger in setter and libero positions.Also,we have to take into account Kurtagic's potential improvement and bigger experience.

Last year 4th Imoco OH outplayed both starting OHs in Milano last season in SuperCoppa. The match that matters. Lanier showed way better performance than both Nika and Sylla.

Milano with this OHs won something at least. Sylla, Nika and Cazaute didn’t.

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I am happy Kiera is expected to be in China. It means the rumors are not true.

Kiera Van Ryk has arrived in Shanghai.

https://weibo.com/tv/show/1034…174?from=old_pc_videoshow

Will Li Yingying join Volley Milano?

https://www.volleyball.it/2025…ying.html#google_vignette

wait for the new messages

Milano would be deadly with her in the roster.

Finger crossed

They're calling it a done deal.

She'll arrive in November when Zuh returns too...

I will believe that when I see her in Milano’s shirt. Plenty of clubs tried to sign her without success.

If they manage to bring her, this season is the strongest one. Especially among top 4. All 4 teams are really super strong

Yuan is finally signed to Gold Sport. Italy next?

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Yuan is finally signed to Gold Sport. Italy next?

In Season 24/25, she has been the member of Gold Sport and joined Vakifbank...

Yuan and Savani in 2024:

PS:

OK, Wang Yuan-yuan is in it now.