The potential million-dollar signing of Wilfredo León by Halkbank Ankara in Turkey has sparked criticism in Poland, where former national team setter Paweł Zagumny believes that leaving the Polish league could hinder the Cuban-Polish volleyball player's preparation for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
"Considering the type of player León is, for me it would be a very strange move for him to leave," stated Zagumny on the program Misja Sport, as reported this Wednesday by the portal Sport.pl, according to Przegląd Sportowy Onet.
The transfer, however, is still not confirmed. León remains linked to Bogdanka LUK Lublin, while neither his current club nor Halkbank Ankara have announced an official agreement.
The former player questioned the competitive level of the Turkish championship and its ability to keep León in the best physical condition.
"It is known that this is not a league that takes care of the players in terms of fitness. The money is there, everything is there, but the rest is somewhat below the level of our clubs," he stated.
Zagumny also warned that the Cuban might encounter a setter who does not match his playing style, as he believes happened to the Polish player Tomasz ...