Bove nears Watford transfer 13 months after Fiorentina collapse

Edoardo Bove could be closing in on a return to competitive football, as reports on Thursday suggest that he is close to joining Championship side Watford 13 months after he collapsed on the pitch while representing Fiorentina. 

Bove nears return to professional football 13 months after on-pitch collapse

Back in December 2024, during a Serie A match between Fiorentina and Inter, Bove fell ill, collapsed on the pitch and was immediately rushed to the nearby Careggi hospital, where he was admitted to intensive care.