MILAN: Former AC Milan and Italy defender Franco Baresi is recovering well after undergoing surgery to remove a pulmonary nodule, the Serie A club confirmed on Sunday.
The honorary vice president and ex-captain of Milan underwent a routine medical check which revealed the issue and will undergo oncological recovery with immunotherapy.
“Dear fans, I just want to let you know that it will take me a little time to get back to full strength,” Baresi said in a statement.
Baresi, 65, is regarded as an icon at San Siro, having spent his 20-year career with the club and captaining the team for 15 seasons before retiring in 1997.
Published in Dawn, August 4th, 2025