Como 1907 Supports Roberta Picchi in Cancer Battle

Como 1907 have announced that forward Roberta Picchi has been diagnosed with breast cancer – and responded with a powerful gesture of faith in their veteran striker.

The club revealed that the 34-year-old will begin treatment immediately after a series of medical examinations confirmed the diagnosis. At the same time, Como moved to extend her contract through to the end of the 2027-28 season, removing any doubt about her future and allowing her to focus solely on the fight ahead.

In their official statement, the Italian club confirmed that Picchi will be followed closely by a joint team of specialists and club doctors, with Como’s medical staff working hand in hand with oncology experts throughout her therapy. The message was clear: she will not face this battle alone.

“Everyone at Como 1907 is alongside Roberta,” the club underlined, stressing their support not only for the player but also for her family in the months to come. They also appealed for privacy as Picchi begins treatment and rehabilitation away from the spotlight, asking that she be given the space to recover.

The contract renewal stands as a striking show of trust from the Larian club, a statement that her value to Como extends far beyond goals and appearances. By tying her down until 2028, the hierarchy have effectively ring-fenced her career, ensuring that financial and professional uncertainty do not cloud the most demanding period of her life off the pitch.

While Picchi steps away to focus on her health, Selena Mazzantini’s squad must quickly adapt on the field. Como travel to Brescia on September 20 in the Coppa Italia Women, their first competitive outing without their experienced striker leading the line.

A week later comes an even bigger stage: the opening of the 2026-27 Serie A Women campaign, with AC Milan visiting Centro Sportivo SNEF Lambrone. It will be a high-profile test of character and depth, and an early chance for the group to channel their emotions into performance.

They will start the season without one of their leaders on the pitch. But every run, every tackle, every goal in these opening weeks is likely to carry the same dedication – to Roberta Picchi, and to the day she walks back out in Como colours.