TIANJIN, China, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- Tianjin Bohai Bank on Saturday confirmed that China star spiker Li Yingying has signed with Italy's Vero Volley Milano for the 2025-26 season.

The 25-year-old international said she is eager to adjust quickly to Serie A and the Champions League. "I want to help my club achieve good results and hope the experience in such a high-level league will contribute to a breakthrough in my technical skills," she said.

Li, who has helped Tianjin to seven Chinese Women's Volleyball League titles, is scheduled to leave for Italy on December 1.

A member of China's team that won the 2019 FIVB Women's World Cup, Li is one of the country's most decorated outside hitters. Enditem