Published: 11:27, May 7, 2020 | Updated: 03:05, June 6, 2023
Juventus: Dybala recovers from COVID-19
By Xinhua

Juventus' Argentine forward Paulo Dybala reacts during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first-leg football match between Lyon and Juventus at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais stadium in Decines-Charpieu, central-eastern France, on Feb 26, 2020. (FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

ROMA - Juventus ended the speculations around Paulo Dybala on Wednesday as the defending Serie A champions announced the Argentine was free from the COVID-19.

Dybala tested positive for the COVID-19 in March, following his teammates Daniele Rugani and Blaise Matuidi.

Dybala tested positive for the COVID-19 in March, following his teammates Daniele Rugani and Blaise Matuidi

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It had raised concerns over the La Joya as reports suggested the 26-year-old striker had four positive results in six weeks while the Bianconeri have confirmed Rugani and Matuidi's recovery last month.

According to the latest statement, Dybala was given the all-clear which means he can return to training in the coming days.

"Paulo Dybala performed, as per protocol, a double check with diagnostic tests (swabs) for Coronavirus-Covid 19, which came back with negative results. The player has, therefore, recovered and will no longer be subjected to the home isolation regime," read a statement.

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Dybala also confirmed the reassuring result on his social media: "Many people talked in the past weeks...but I can finally confirm that I am healed. Thank you once again for your support and my thoughts on all who are still suffering from it. Take care!"