Bove’s emotional message: “Thank you and see you on the field”

The midfielder of Fiorentina Edoardo Bovewho suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest on December 1 during a match against Inter, thanked on Monday in a statement for all the support he has received and made clear his intention to play again.

bove22 years old, still owned by Rome but on loan to the Viola club, he was discharged from hospital last Friday after having a subcutaneous defibrillator implanted. The device is removable, so when you receive the results of the tests and know the reason for its failure, you can decide to remove it. Only in that case will he be able to play again in Italy, where the regulations are stricter than in other leagues.

In case you decide to keep the device, bove will have to continue his career outside Serie A. The Dane Christian Eriksen and the dutch Everyday Blind They play in a similar equipment to the Premier League and LaLiga, at Manchester United and Gironarespectively.

Two weeks after the episode, bovewho has already visited his colleagues in the sports city of Fiorentinabroke the public silence.

Statement by Edoardo Boca

“Hello everyone, in these difficult days I have a lot on my mind. Although speaking on social networks is not something that is usual for me, I would like to express a thought that touched me a lot. The not enjoyable episode that took place during Fiorentina-Inter It showed me, more than I thought, that football is more than a gamethan a championship. “Football is a community of people united by a common passion that shares moments of joy, emotion, anger, frustration and suffering,” he began. bove his post on Instagram.

“It was precisely in those moments that I realized how real this sport is, how, beyond results, competition or competition, we are all united. United by a bond that, once created, is strengthened in moments of difficulty, becomes almost insoluble. A bond that gives you love and emotions that are hard to explain. A bond that gives you the strength to overcome any obstacle,” he continued.

“I’m talking about this because I experienced it myself these days: the love I received, the warmth of the fans, the support of teammates and rivals, the closeness of the WHOLE world of football is something that gave me strength and courage. I felt that I was surrounded by a positive energy that allowed me to stay calm, not feeling the sadness that is usually present in these kinds of difficulties,” he added. . Edoardo Bove.

And, in addition to thanking the love, the media emphasized that the most human part of football is the most important.

“So, I want all of us to try not to forget the true essence of our sport, not to let its commercial side overwhelm us and not to ignore its true spirit. Because, despite everything, What happened on Sunday was a testament to the true side of football: fueled by real emotions, personal stories and a strong bond between those who play and those who support,” he noted.

“Having said that, I am truly grateful to be in this world and I thank you with all my heart for your love and closeness. what you showed me! I’m fine and that’s the most important thing! See you soon… On the field! “Edo.”