Bruna Correia, Helena Monteiro, Marta Hurst & Raquel Moreno at S. Mamede | OneFootball

Bruna Correia, Helena Monteiro, Marta Hurst, and Raquel Moreno will join Académica de São Mamede’s women’s volleyball team next season, according to Portal dos Dragões.

Middle blocker Bruna Correia, 22, is leaving FC Porto after two seasons and will be coached by Manuel Loureiro, until now the Dragons’ assistant coach, who is preparing to take charge of the São Mamede de Infesta team in what will be his debut as head coach.

Also a middle blocker, 28-year-old Helena Monteiro joins Académica from Leixões, the club she had represented since 2021/22.

Meanwhile, experienced outside hitter Marta Hurst, 33, returns to Portugal after nine seasons abroad, with spells in Spain, Italy, Germany, Hungary, and Switzerland. She was one of the first Portuguese players to become a professional in the sport.

Libero Raquel Moreno, 25, arrives at Académica after a season with PV Efanor, during which she spent several months sidelined through injury.

Margarida Santos, a 20-year-old setter and former V. Guimarães player, is also expected to strengthen the team. Outside hitter Sofia Gouveia will remain in the squad.

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