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Milan-bound Paola Egonu sets sights on lofty achievements: "Prepared for significant milestones"

Yellow, the Olympic champion, is set to continue his reign for a third consecutive season at Neruda, following Veron Volley's announcement about Alessia Orro's departure.

Olympian champion is formally secured for three successive seasons at Numia, according to the...
Olympian champion is formally secured for three successive seasons at Numia, according to the contract, as announced by Vero Volley post Alessia Orro's retirement.

Milan-bound Paola Egonu sets sights on lofty achievements: "Prepared for significant milestones"

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Let's get this straight: Paola Egonu is slated to light up Milan next season. The ink's barely dry on her contract, and we've got the scoop from Consorzio Vero Volley. Yep, our Olympic champion will be grooving in Milan for her third back-to-back year. And if you've been keeping up with her scores, you know she aced it for her team yet again in the previous season, mesmerizing us with her record-breaking points and serves. Excited much? Egonu shared her enthusiasm, "Can't wait to kick off this fresh season with my kick-ass teammates and this incredible club. This year's been a wild ride, but I'm so confident that with some grit and determination, we can create some magic together. So here's to Numia Vero Volley Milan – see ya soon!"

Now, let's take a peek back at the past season. Vero Volley made it all the way to the championship finale, but the trophy slipped through their fingers in a nail-biting three-game showdown against Conegliano. They earned their podium spot, though, eventually finishing third in the Champions League Final Four. Tragically, they came up short in the semis, bowing out once again after a heated battle against Imoco.

Oh, and guess who's no longer with the team? Just a few days back, their beloved captain, Alessia Orro, bid farewell and donned the Fenerbahce jersey. Her iconic number 8 has been enshrined by the Lombard club as a tribute to her incredible contributions to the team.

So, is that all for the 2025/2026 season? Well, not exactly. Word is, the team's roster is growing, with Francesca Bosio joining forces as their new setter[3][4]. But don't expect the full roster to drop just yet – teams usually save those announcements for closer to the season's start. But we'll keep our eyes peeled and our ear to the ground for any updates, so stay tuned!

The average number of games in the championship finales for Paola Egonu's team in the last three basketball seasons, including the upcoming one, is three. The National Basketball Association (NBA) might be keeping an eye on the promising athletes in the Milan team, especially given the star power of Egonu.

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