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Papu Gómez Returns to Competition With Padova After Two-Year Doping Ban

Eligible again since October 20, the 37-year-old has been unveiled by Serie B side Padova, with a possible call-up for Sunday’s match against Juve Stabia.

Alejandro 'Papu' Gómez fue presentado oficialmente como nuevo jugador del Calcio Padova.
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Papu Gómez tendrá su primer contacto con los hinchas (Padova)
Papu Gómez debutaría este domingo en el duelo entre Padova y Juve Stabia

Overview

  • Gómez completed his FIFA-imposed suspension on October 20 and is cleared to play official matches.
  • Calcio Padova presented him to supporters with a meet-and-greet and a press event that drew a large turnout.
  • Coach Matteo Andreoletti has the midfielder in training and may include him for Padova’s October 26 Serie B fixture against Juve Stabia.
  • The two-year ban followed a 2023 positive test for terbutaline, a prohibited substance; Gómez has said it resulted from mistakenly taking his child’s cough syrup.
  • Padova announced his signing without formal contract terms, while outlets report a multi-year deal that in some cases is described as running to 2027.