Como Back Picchi With New Deal Following Cancer Diagnosis
Como 1907 has extended striker Roberta Picchi’s contract until the end of the 2027-28 season after the 34-year-old forward was diagnosed with breast cancer. The Italian club confirmed the extension on September 8, 2026, pledging full financial, emotional, and medical backing as she prepares to begin treatment in the coming days.
The announcement arrives as Como 1907 Women enter their historic inaugural campaign in Serie A Femminile. The club medical staff will collaborate directly with clinical specialists throughout Picchi’s recovery, offering professional stability while she steps away from immediate competitive duties.
Roberta Picchi and Como’s Historical Elevation to the Top Flight
Operating as a central forward, Picchi served as an integral component in Como’s attack during the 2025-26 season. Her role upfront helped propel the club out of Serie B, securing top-flight promotion for the first time in the women’s team’s history.
An Institutional Commitment to Welfare in Lombardy
In an official statement released on the club’s website, Como 1907 detailed the diagnosis and reaffirmed their long-term commitment to the striker:
“Como 1907 can confirm that Roberta Picchi has been diagnosed with breast cancer following a series of medical examinations. Roberta will now begin her treatment, supported throughout by the Club’s medical team, who will work closely with the specialists responsible for her care. Everyone at Como 1907 is alongside Roberta and will give her and her family all the support they need during the months ahead. As part of that continued commitment, the Club has also renewed Roberta’s contract until the end of the 2027/28 season.”
Picchi’s extension locks her tenure at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium through June 2028, guaranteeing full administrative backing as medical procedures begin.