Fiorentina's Edoardo Bove Announces Recovery After On-Field Cardiac Arrest

The 22-year-old midfielder expresses gratitude for global support and vows to return to the pitch despite potential career challenges in Italy.

Edoardo Bove, a Fiorentina midfielder, collapsed during a Serie A match against Inter Milan on December 1 due to cardiac arrest, leading to the game's abandonment.
Following surgery, Bove received a removable Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) and was discharged from the hospital on December 13.
In his first public statement since the incident, Bove thanked fans, teammates, and the broader football community for their overwhelming support, which he said gave him strength and courage.
Italian Serie A regulations prohibit players from competing with a defibrillator, potentially forcing Bove to consider playing abroad if the device remains implanted.
Bove described the incident as a reminder of football's deeper sense of unity and community, emphasizing the shared passion that transcends competition and rivalry.