Legendary AC Milan defender Baresi has surgery for nodule
Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi has undergone surgery to remove a pulmonary nodule and will begin a course of immunotherapy.
He was found to have a pulmonary nodule, which was removed with a minimally invasive surgical procedure, and his recovery has been free of complications.
An oncology specialist suggested a consolidative course of immunotherapy.
MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 15: Filippo Inzaghi, Franco Baresi and Marco van Basten with their commemorative plate after being inducted in to the AC Milan Hall of Fame prior to the Serie A match between AC Milan and Genoa at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on December 15, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Milan also passed on a message from Baresi himself.
“Dear fans, I just want to let you know that it will take me a little time to get back to full strength. Thank you to AC Milan and to all of you for your support. A big hug, with affection.”
He won three European Cups, six Serie A titles, three UEFA Super Cups, four Italian Super Cups and two editions of the Intercontinental Cup.
Baresi was also a legend for Italy, amassing 81 senior caps, participating in the 1982 World Cup winning campaign.