Source: REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini
[Saba Sports News] According to reports from Italian media, Edoardo Bove is set to have a defibrillator implanted, which means he will not be able to continue playing in Italy. Bove collapsed during the match between Fiorentina and Inter Milan due to a heart issue. To avoid further dangers in his professional career and to continue playing, Bove reluctantly agreed to the surgery to implant the device against his will. Under these circumstances, Bove cannot remain in Italy to play football; in the past, Christian Eriksen also left Inter Milan for the same reason. The surgery is scheduled to take place on Monday, December 9, local time, after which Bove will visit the Stadio Artemio Franchi to say goodbye to the team. He will then begin a new journey, which is also a new psychological journey. Bove will negotiate a contract termination with Roma, as Roma still holds ownership of Bove while Fiorentina only has a buyout clause that will be activated based on playing time, which has not yet been activated. Bove is certain to return to the field starting in the 2025/26 season, but he will not be able to continue his career in Italy. Fortunately, this disaster did not end in the worst way, and Fiorentina will have to find a replacement for Bove in the winter transfer window.