KB Insurance, New Foreign Player Linus Arrives: "Heard a lot about the V-League through Russell; it's a new challenge and opportunity for me"

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Linus Weber (registered name 'Linus'), the new foreign player for Uijeongbu KB Insurance's 2026-2027 season, arrived at Incheon International Airport on the morning of the 4th.

A former German national team player, Linus is a 204cm-tall opposite hitter known for his powerful spikes from high contact points and formidable serves as his greatest strengths. He has honed his skills across top-tier European leagues in Germany, Italy, Poland, and other countries, and joined the KB Volleyball Club through the KOVO draft held last May.

Upon arriving in Korea, Linus said, "I heard a lot about the V-League from my former teammate Kyle Russell. The V-League is a very interesting new challenge and opportunity for me." He added, "To build a successful season in the V-League, I will not join the German national team this year but instead focus on preparing step by step with my teammates to secure our club's first-ever championship."

A KB Volleyball Club official stated, "Linus is a player equipped not only with explosive offensive power but also with strong competitive spirit and mental resilience. We expect him to contribute positively to the team's strength based on his experience in Europe's top leagues. The club will spare no effort to support Linus in quickly adapting to life in Korea and our team culture."

Meanwhile, Linus is scheduled to undergo a medical test on the 5th before joining the team roster and beginning full-scale team training for the 2026-2027 season.

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