Article by Dragoș Petrescu – published on Sunday, 03 August 2025 20:14 / Updated Sunday, 03 August 2025 22:28
Franco Baresi (65), former defender of AC Milan And of the Italian national, currently honorary vice -president of “Rossoneri”, is in recovery after undergoing a surgery to remove a lung node, the club from San Siro confirmed on Sunday..
In an official statement transmitted on social networks, those from AC Milan announced to the team fans that the operation through which the great Franco Baresi passed was a success, not part of complications, and at the moment, it is in recovery.
AC Milan: “Franco Baresi's operation was a success”
The honorary vice -president and the former captain of the San Siro club, Franco Baresi, was subjected to a routine medical check -up. As a result of this control, a pulmonary node was discovered, which was later removed.
After the surgery, Franco was evaluated by an oncology specialist, who recommended him an immunotherapy treatment.
The AC Milan club announces that, following routine medical checks, our honorary vice president, Franco Baresi, was detected with a lung node. It was decided that the best solution is to remove it through a minimally invasive surgical procedure.
The operation went well, and its recovery did not present complications. Franco was later evaluated by an oncology specialist, who recommended a consolidated immunotherapy treatment.
The entire board of directors, the management of the club, the employees and the staff, the team of coaches and all the players from AC Milan tell Franco their sincere and complete recovery.
Captain, we are all with you!
– The official communication of AC Milan
Also, the club legend also sent a message for supporters: “Dear fans, I want to let you know that it will take me some time to come back to my maximum shape. I want to thank the AC Milan club and you, everyone, for support. I hug all of you”.
The message of Franco Baresi, accompanied by that of the Milanese club, posted on the official Instagram page of the club
Franco Baresi is a real idol on San Siro. Throughout his career as a professional footballer, he has evolved only for AC Milan, between 1977 and 1997.
In the 20 years in which he wore the “Rossonilor” shirt, Baresi ticked no less than 716 appearances in all competitions for the Italian club, during which time he managed to score 33 goals and offer 24 decisive passes.
19 trophies won Baresi with AC Milanof which four A and Three Champions League titles
In addition, the former defender also recorded 81 selections for “Azzurra Squadra”, along with which he became a world champion in 1982.
