Como Women Renew Contract for Player Diagnosed with Breast Tumour

Elena Cecchetto Italian version The club announced the results of tests on their striker: "We are close to Roberta Picchi. She will now focus on her treatment and recovery from breast carcinoma." A difficult diagnosis, but also the certainty of not being alone. Roberta Picchi, a Como Women footballer, will undergo a course of treatment after medical tests revealed the presence of a carcinoma in one breast. The Como-based club itself made the announcement, publicly expressing its closeness to the player and her family. Picchi will now begin the prescribed therapies, supported by both the specialist teams overseeing her journey and Como's medical staff. the club's statement — As a further demonstration of their support, the club has chosen to renew the player's contract until the end of the 2027/28 season. This concrete show of support from the club will allow Picchi to focus solely on her treatment and recovery, without having to worry about her professional future. "The entire Como 1907 family stands with Roberta and her family, offering them all necessary support," reads the official statement. Como has therefore requested respect for the player's privacy, asking that she and her family be allowed to face this period with the necessary peace and confidentiality. This article was originally written in Italian by La Gazzetta dello Sport editor. The English version has been generated using AI translation tools. If you notice any translation errors or have suggestions, please contact us at iniziativegazzetta@rcs.it