In a big shift for Turkish volleyball, Tijana Bošković—the Serbian sensation dubbed the "world's best opposite hitter"—has traded her decade-long Eczacıbaşı jersey for VakıfBank Istanbul's iconic yellow-and-black. Announced in May 2025 after months of speculation, this powerhouse signing arrives injecting star power into a squad hungry for dominance in the Vodafone Sultanlar Ligi and the CEV Champions League.
Now, she's the crown jewel in VakıfBank's rebuild, replacing departed stars like Zhu Ting and Kiera Van Ryk with her unmatched scoring punch.
For the Sultanlar Ligi, Bošković turbocharges VakıfBank's title defense. Her arrival tips the scales: Combining her power with Cansu Özbay's pinpoint sets or Zehra Güneş's blocks, a much needed boost against arch rivals like Fenerbahçe and Eczacıbaşı in a league more competitive than ever.
The CEV Champions League? That's where Bošković truly shines. VakıfBank, with a record six titles, fell short last year in the final four. Bošković's European pedigree could finally be a truning point against the all-conquering Imoco Volley squad or Vero Volley Milano. Her clutch performances in high-stakes semis and finals will be pivotal in the race for a seventh continental crown.
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