Como extends contract for forward Roberta Picchi following cancer diagnosis

Italian football club Como has extended the contract of forward Roberta Picchi through the end of the 2027-28 season. The 34-year-old player recently received a breast cancer diagnosis and is preparing to begin medical treatment. The organization stated it will provide full support to Picchi and her family throughout her recovery process. Picchi played a role in the club's Serie B championship campaign last season, which resulted in the team's first promotion to Serie A. The club management has requested privacy for the player as she focuses on her health. Como is scheduled to begin its inaugural Serie A season against AC Milan on September 26.

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