JUVENTUS star Daniele Rugani insists he is fine after catching coronavirus.
The centre-back tested positive for the deadly disease yesterday but sent a positive message to fans around the world.
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Juventus star Daniele Rugani insists he is fine after catching coronavirusCredit: Getty – Contributor
The Italian defender is in quarantineCredit: Getty Images – Getty
He said: “You will have read the news and that’s why I want to reassure all those who are worrying about me, I’m fine.”
The 25-year-old then appealed to the public to follow official guidance.
He added: “I urge you to respect the rules, because this virus makes no distinctions.
“Let’s do it for ourselves, for our loved ones and for those around us #grazie.”
The Serie A giants are based in one of the worst-affected regions of Italy which is now on total lockdown due to the spread of the killer bug.
And Rugani picked up the virus after Juve were exposed to an infected Serie C team.
Former Arsenal target Rugani – a seven-cap Italy international – is the first player from the club to test positive.
Juventus scrapped all training last month after their Under-23s played Pianese just days before three of their players and their manager were confirmed as being infected.
The likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Aaron Ramsey currently play alongside Rugani who most-recently played in the win over Spal on February 22.
But he tweeted a picture of himself celebrating (below) with the whole Juve squad after their 2-0 win over Inter Milan just THREE DAYS ago – a game that was played behind closed doors.
Ronaldo, Ramsey and Co were pictured alongside the Italian in the dressing room.
Serie A leaders Juventus revealed the news of Rugani’s diagnosis in a statement, with the player now in quarantine.
It read: “The footballer Daniele Rugani has tested positive for Coronavirus-COVID-19 and is currently asymptomatic.
“Juventus Football Club is currently activating all the isolation procedures required by law, including the census of those who have had contact with him.”
On the back of the revelation, Juve’s rivals Inter Milan suspended “all competitive activities” until further notice.
All sport in Italy has been cancelled until at least April 3 due to coronavirus.
A host of European matches are being played behind closed doors – both this week and next – including games involving Chelsea and Manchester United.
Nottingham Forest’s owner Evangelos Marinakis revealed he is infected with the virus – putting a host of clubs, including Arsenal and Tottenham, at risk.
Euro 2020 could now be postponed by a YEAR, with the tournament set to be hosted across 12 nations – including Rome.
Juventus star Daniele Rugani tests positive for coronavirus after Ronaldo, Ramsey and Co were exposed to infected team
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
