Fiorentina star Edoardo Bove has reportedly decided to undergo surgery for an internal defibrillator implant, effectively ending his career in Italy.
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- Bove recovering after on-pitch collapse
- Fiorentina man set for heart surgery
- Career in Italy to end, like Eriksen
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The 22-year-old collapsed on the pitch during Fiorentina's Serie A clash with Inter last weekend and, after a spell in intensive care, he is now recovering from this harrowing ordeal. According to , the midfielder is scheduled to have an operation where he will be fitted with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) – something Christian Eriksen has had since suffering a cardiac arrest playing for Denmark at Euro 2020. As a result, Bove will never be able to play in the Italian league again due to the country's sports medicine regulations on subcutaneous (under the skin) defibrillators.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
While Inter cancelled Eriksen's contract in late 2021, the Dane has enjoyed a career renaissance in recent years, playing for Brentford and current club Manchester United. So while this is a huge blow for the young Italian, he could yet continue his career and play abroad in the future. But his health is the number one priority.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Bove is currently on loan at Fiorentina from parent club Roma. The Italy Under-21 international made 14 appearances for the Tuscan outfit this season, scoring one goal in the process.
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WHAT NEXT?
Reports suggest Bove will be operated on this coming Monday. Following the procedure, Bove plans to visit Viola Park to bid farewell to his Fiorentina team-mates, as confirmed by his colleague Dodo in a Twitch stream. He will also have to negotiate the termination of his contract with parent club Roma.
