Volleyball player Peng Yuyan and Christensen appear in Verona: I am ready to contribute everything to this team

On October 9, a meeting full of passion and anticipation was held in the center of Verona, Italy. Micah Christenson, the main player of the US Men's Volleyball National Team and world-class setter, officially made his appearance and announced that he would join the Verona Men's Volleyball Team (Rana Verona), injecting strong impetus into the upcoming 2025-2026 Italian Men's Volleyball Super League.

This meeting not only attracted a large number of fans to show support, but also became the opening ceremony for Verona Club to show its ambitions in the new season. New players were unveiled and new sponsor Cadis was unveiled, jointly witnessing the start of the team's new journey.

As the core figure of the US men's volleyball team, Christensen made no secret of his recognition and expectations for the Verona team during his appearance: "I am very happy to start this new journey and chose to join Verona because I really feel the enthusiasm, ambition and desire to continue to improve here."

"I am ready to contribute everything to this team and go all out. To help the team continue to move towards higher goals, I also look forward to stepping into the home arena as soon as possible and feeling the enthusiasm and support of the fans. The Verona men's volleyball team is an exciting challenge for me, and I can't wait to get involved."

These words not only show his professional attitude as a world-class player, but also reveal his desire to establish a deep emotional connection with the fans. The joining of Christensen is regarded as the team's most important signing this season.

He is 1.98 meters tall and was born in 1993. He once played for the Italian giants Lubo Civitanova and Modena men's volleyball team, winning the Serie A championship, Italian Cup and Italian Super Cup respectively, and won the Super Cup MVP in 2018.

was the absolute core of the team during the three-year campaign in the Russian Super League. At that time, he played for the Russian powerhouse Zenit Kazan and continued to show dominance in the top European competitions. At the same time, he is also the mainstay of the U.S. national team. He is a three-time North American Championship gold medalist, a two-time World Cup champion, and the owner of two Olympic bronze medals (Rio 2016, Paris 2024). He is full of honors and experience.

His arrival not only enhances the team's tactical organization, but also injects championship temperament into the team. It also shows the club's firm determination to strive for the top and move to a higher platform in the new season. At the meeting, the fans were very enthusiastic and took photos and signed autographs. The mall also became a temporary volleyball check-in place.

This unique press conference is not only a welcome ceremony for Christensen, but also a launching ceremony symbolizing the hopes and dreams of the new season. The world-class setter appeared in Verona and was welcomed by the whole city. The Verona men's volleyball team will also set off towards glory in the new season!