FORMER Saint Manolo Gabbiadini has tested positive for coronavirus.
The striker, who joined Italian side Sampdoria in January 2019, becomes the second Serie A player to contract the virus, following Juventus defender Daniele Rugani.
Sono risultato positivo anche io al Coronavirus. Voglio ringraziare tutti quelli che mi hanno scritto, mi sono arrivati già tantissimi messaggi. Ci tengo comunque a dirvi che sto bene, quindi non preoccupatevi. Seguite tutti le norme, restate a casa e tutto si risolverà. 💪 pic.twitter.com/YIa9knMAK8
— Manolo Gabbiadini (@Mgabbia23) March 12, 2020
All Serie A matches have been suspended until April 3 because of Covid-19.
Gabbiadini took to Twitter to announce the news, saying: "I tested positive for Coronavirus, too.
"I want to thank everyone who wrote to me, I have already received a lot of messages.
"I still want to tell you I'm okay, so don't worry. Follow all the rules, stay home and everything will be resolved."
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