Edoardo Bove set to undergo internal defibrillator operation to END career in Italy after Fiorentina star's terrifying collapse against Inter in Serie A – as midfielder faces same uncertainty as Christian Eriksen

jan 4, 2026 #Futebol

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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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.
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.