EX-SOUTHAMPTON forward Manolo Gabbiadini has tested positive for coronavirus.
The Sampdoria ace, 28, is the second Serie A player to contract the deadly bug after Juventus star Daniele Rugani.
Manolo Gabbiadini has scored six goals this seasonCredit: Getty – Contributor
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He confirmed the news on his Instagram account, as he wrote: “I tested positive for Coronavirus too.
“I want to thank everyone who wrote to me, I’ve already recevied so many messages.
“I still want to tell you that I’m fine so don’t worry.
“Following all the rules, stay home and everything will be solved.”
Sampdoria confirmed the 11-cap Italy international has a “slight fever”, but is reocovering well.
A statement from the club read: “UC Sampdoria announce that player Manolo Gabbiadini has tested positive for Coronavirus-COVID-19.
“He has a slight fever, but is doing well.
“The club is activating all the procedures of isolation laid out in the rules.”
Gabbiadini has scored six goals and made one assist for Claduio Ranieri’s side this season.
The Serie A side confirmed earlier this week that first-team training had been cancelled in a bid to stop the bug spreading.
All sporting events in Italy have been cancelled until April 3 at the earliest and the whole country has been placed on lockdown.
It has been reported that the Serie A season could be cancelled without a winner.
Manolo Gabbiadini played for Southampton from 2017 until 2019Credit: PA:Press Association
Juventus’ squad have been put in quarantine after Rugani picked up the virus when he was exposed to an infected Serie C team.
And Cristiano Ronaldo has told Maurizio Sarri’s side that he will not return from Madeira.
The global outbreak has led to the suspension of La Liga and Real Madrid’s squad have also been been put in quarantine.
Juventus star Daniele Rugani tests positive for coronavirus after Ronaldo, Ramsey and Co were exposed to infected team
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
