Roberta Picchi has been diagnosed with breast cancer and will begin treatment shortly, her club Como have confirmed.
The 34-year-old Italian footballer is expected to start a course of treatment in the near future. No further details about her diagnosis or medical care have been made public.
Como have offered their support to Picchi and have also extended her contract ahead of her treatment. The new agreement will keep her with the club until the end of the 2027-28 season.
The decision was taken against the backdrop of the diagnosis and represents the club’s backing for the player during a difficult period. Picchi’s existing deal has therefore been extended beyond its previous expiry date, with the renewed contract running through the conclusion of the 2027-28 campaign.
Como have asked that Picchi’s privacy be respected while she undergoes treatment. The club did not provide additional information about her condition or set out a timetable for her return to football.
The diagnosis comes at the age of 34, with Picchi now set to focus on her health and the treatment ahead. Como’s contract decision ensures that her relationship with the club will continue during that period and beyond.
Breast cancer treatment can vary between individuals, but no details of Picchi’s planned course have been disclosed. The club’s request for privacy means that further updates will depend on information shared by Picchi or Como.
For now, the confirmed details are that Picchi has been diagnosed with breast cancer, will begin treatment soon and has received the club’s full support. Her new contract runs until the end of the 2027-28 season, while Como have urged respect for her personal life throughout the process.
The club’s public response has combined an announcement of the diagnosis with a clear commitment to Picchi’s future at Como. As she prepares to begin treatment, the Italian footballer will remain under contract with the club through the end of the 2027-28 season.