The reason for Mauro Zarate’s absence from Fiorentina has been revealed – his wife Natalie Weber has cancer.
The Argentine striker was given extended leave to stay in South America with his family, but it was not known why.
Now Natalie Weber has given an interview with Argentine magazine Primicias Ya confirming the background.
“I had an operation to remove a tumour from my left breast. The surgery was last Thursday and I feel better now.
The reason for Mauro Zarate’s absence from Fiorentina has been revealed – his wife Natalie Weber has cancer.
The Argentine striker was given extended leave to stay in South America with his family, but it was not known why.
Now Natalie Weber has given an interview with Argentine magazine Primicias Ya confirming the background.
“I had an operation to remove a tumour from my left breast. The surgery was last Thursday and I feel better now.
“Other tests will be necessary before I can return to Italy to be with my husband.”
Zarate did return to training with Fiorentina on Monday, having missed their 1-0 win over Chievo.