Franco Baresi underwent surgery, what was diagnosed after the tests?

It's been a challenging time for Franco Baresi, who recently underwent emergency surgery in the hospital following a discovery made during a routine checkup. AC Milan, the club where Baresi is honorary vice president, announced the news in a statement detailing the diagnosis and explaining why the operation was scheduled immediately.

Baresi also personally released a brief statement addressed to the fans.

Baresi, immediate intervention after the discovery during an inspection

It all happened during a routine medical check-up. Doctors found a nodule that required surgical removal. AC Milan released all the details in a statement: "Following routine checks," our Honorary Vice President, Franco Baresi, said, "the presence of a pulmonary nodule was discovered, which is

it was decided to proceed with the removal through minimally invasive surgery ."

The surgery went well, and the post-operative recovery was uneventful. Franco was subsequently evaluated by an oncologist, who recommended immunotherapy-based consolidation therapy. The entire Board of Directors, the Club's management, the employees and collaborators, the technical staff, and the AC Milan players extend to Franco their sincere and affectionate wishes for a speedy and complete recovery. Captain, the statement concludes, " we are all with you!"

Franco Baresi, for his part, wanted to release a further statement: "Dear fans, I want to let you know that it will take me some time to get back into shape. Thank you to Milan and to all of you for your support and encouragement. With love, a hug."