Gianluca Vialli confirms he is not yet free of cancer, or the ‘unwanted guest’ as he calls it, but hopes to ‘be here for many more years.’
The former Juventus, Sampdoria and Chelsea striker is currently working as part of Roberto Mancini’s staff with the Italy squad, fresh from winning UEFA EURO 2020 this summer.
Vialli has become something of a mentor for the players, who credited him with stirring locker room speeches during the tournament.
“I feel good, but my journey is not yet complete,” Vialli told reporters at a book launch event in London.
“The unwanted guest, as I call it, is still here with me. At this moment, I am in maintenance mode. The tumour is still there. At times it is more noticeable, at others less.”
Vialli reassured everyone that he is doing a lot better and aims to remain part of the Azzurri staff for a long time.
“I will keep fighting, because I want to be here for many more years. I want you to have to put up with me for a long time to come.
“I take that strength from my family, friends and all those who give me such courage.”
#Vialli: “Il tumore è ancora con me, ma voglio esserci ancora per tanti anni” 🎙️ https://t.co/9LSxWVJaPE
— Tuttosport (@tuttosport) December 20, 2021
May God bless you with a full recovery
Only the best and many years with us.
Forza Gianluca !
Be strong Gianluca , you will beat it.
Speedy recovery
U will overcome this unwanted guess.we are with you always and will keep praying for you.Fino Alla fine
No need to worry, God is with you, in Jesus name
Dear Gianluca my love for you goes beyond Juve, I have always admired you even from your Samp days. My advice as a Bible-believing Christian is that today you ask Jesus to be your personal Lord and Saviour – this is what Jesus spoke about in John chapter 3. We will all die but only by doing this one can escape from what the Bible calls the second death. There are no good people in heaven, no one there will be boasting on how he or she got there, instead, all will be praising God for He made a way for us through Jesus’ finished work on the cross ALONE.
May the Lord bless you and keep you, make His face shine upon you and give you peace.
Much love in Christ Jesus – Mario Debono (Malta)
Amen, Mario… I echo your words.
Gianluca, you have been a great player, a great advocate with our beautiful National Team. You will always be admired and I know with the help of Our Lord Jesus Christ, you will be with us for many years. Grande Gianluca and I will pray for your recovery at Midnight Mass “Our Lady Help of Christians” RC Church. I nostri ragazzi hanno bisogno di te. Sei stato grande all’Europeo, adesso devi aiutarli a portarci al mondiale. Forza e sempre Gianluca.