JERUSALEM, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- Cuban volleyball veteran Salvador Hidalgo Oliva has signed a one-year contract with Israeli champion and state cup holder Maccabi Tel Aviv, the club announced Thursday.

"Our goal is to win every game. We are going all out and competing to win every possible title," said Hidalgo.

The 39-year-old outside hitter boasts an extensive career with multiple international and domestic honors. He won the Chinese Super League title with Beijing BAIC Motor in 2013, where he was named both MVP and best outside spiker.

Hidalgo has also lifted league or cup titles in Türkiye, Greece, Russia, Qatar, and Lebanon while playing for clubs including Fenerbahce, Olympiacos, Yugra Nizhnevartovsk, Al Rayyan, and Bouchierie. His resume also features three state cup victories in Türkiye, Greece, and Qatar.

He has represented other clubs such as Tianjin in China, Berlin RV in Germany's Bundesliga, Poland's Jastrzebski Wegiel, Qatar's Al Arabi, and Türkiye's Spor Toto, where he played last season.

On the international stage, Hidalgo won the Asian Champions League with Al Arabi in 2012, earning MVP and best server honors. He later added Gulf Club Championship titles with Al Rayyan in 2015 and 2016 and captured the European Challenge Cup with Olympiacos in 2023.

"Hidalgo is a player with one of the most extensive experiences and resumes to ever come to Israel. He brings speed and strength to the game, is a very strong server, and shows excellent defensive play," said Maccabi Tel Aviv head coach Gal Galili.

This season, Maccabi Tel Aviv will compete in the European Challenge Cup, beginning with a two-match qualifying round against Spain's CV Teruel in mid-November. ■