Bove Says Goodbye at Roma as Contract Exit Nears, Watford Move Reported

Italian rules barring defibrillator‑fitted players are pushing the 23-year-old to pursue a reported move abroad.

Overview

Edoardo Bove was seen in the stands at Stadio Olimpico and saluted by supporters as Roma hosted Sassuolo, signaling his farewell.
He is negotiating the termination of his Roma contract, with the club expected to conclude the process in the coming weeks.
Football Italia reports he is in talks to continue his career outside Italy, with Championship side Watford named as the leading option.
Bove received an implanted cardiac defibrillator after collapsing during Fiorentina’s match against Inter in December 2024, which rules him out of competing in Italy.
The Roma academy graduate, 23, has made 77 Serie A appearances with three goals and five assists and has not returned to competitive action since the collapse.