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Roma and Edoardo Bove Agree to Mutual Contract Termination After Defibrillator Implant

Italian eligibility rules for players with implanted defibrillators prevent his participation in Serie A, prompting a move to pursue options abroad.

Overview

  • AS Roma confirmed a consensual rescission of Bove’s contract and issued a farewell message highlighting his pathway from the club’s academy.
  • Bove received a subcutaneous defibrillator following a cardiac episode reported during FiorentinaInter on December 1, 2024, which rules him out under domestic medical standards.
  • Other national federations have permitted athletes with implanted devices to compete with precautions, a contrast underscored by the Christian Eriksen precedent.
  • Roma’s statement recapped Bove’s milestones, including his May 9, 2021 debut, key goals in 2022 and 2023, and a total of 92 appearances and 4 goals before his 2024 move to Fiorentina.
  • Media reports link Bove with interest from Watford in England’s Championship, though no destination has been announced by the clubs.