Norde Vôlei launches squad with support from EntrePay and aims for the national elite

Norde Vôlei, Ceará's representative in the men's Superliga B, sponsored by EntrePay, Grupo Entre's acquiring company, officially presented the squad and coaching staff for the 2025/2026 season of the competition on November 6. The team, led by Olympic champion Marcelo Negrão and based in Fortaleza (CE), aims to reach the elite of national volleyball, the Superliga. As reported on the O Estado website, the opening match will be on November 26, at the Aécio de Borba gymnasium, against Chapecó (SC).

"It's always been my dream. Ever since I was playing, I knew I wanted to continue in volleyball as a team manager, and I wanted it to be in the Northeast, where I started. Our goal is to turn Norde into a solid and inspiring Serie A team, so that the new generation has a team from the region to cheer for and dream of playing for," said Negrão, speaking at the launch.

In an interview with the newspaper, the coach said he expected a very even contest between the teams, which he defined as strong and well prepared. "It's natural to be nervous at the start, but we're focused and confident to fight for the title. We know it's going to be a tough competition, but we want to turn this dream into reality," he said.

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Norde's base is the same as last season. Central midfielders Pablo Bertolo and Matheus Paulo, setter Rafael Cartaxo and point guards Ygor Ceará, Gui Souza and Thiago Salles remain in the squad. But the team has been reinforced by a group of experienced players and new talents from Brazilian and international volleyball. The new additions include setters Rodrigo Ribeiro (ex-Sada/Cruzeiro) and Gabriel Galo (ex-Ferizaj, Kosovo); setter Rafa (ex-Praia Clube); libero Bruno Bello (ex-Alta Floresta) and Henrique Melo (ex-Araraquara); opposite Caio da Silva (ex-Brasília) and Breno Silva (ex-Sporting, Portugal); and center Renan Fornazari (ex-Montes Claros) and Guilherme Rech (ex-Praia Clube).

In addition to Grupo Entre, an innovation ecosystem specializing in means of payment, digital services and financial solutions, led by Antonio Carlos Freixo Junior, Mineiro, the team receives support from other companies, such as Banco do Nordeste.

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