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Edoardo Bove Cleared to Return to Play Pending Final Test

Italian rules currently ban athletes with subcutaneous defibrillators from playing domestically despite his medical clearance

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Overview

  • He has passed all medical examinations and needs only one last formal test before resuming competitive football
  • Current Italian legislation prohibits athletes with implanted defibrillators from taking the field in domestic leagues
  • Under his existing contract, he is set to rejoin Roma on July 1 after his loan spell at Fiorentina Sports minister Andrea Abodi and FMSI president Maurizio Casasco are in talks to amend regulations in line with other countries
  • Bove is considering whether to transfer abroad, remain with Roma, or return to Fiorentina on loan based on future legal changes and playing opportunities