Roberta Picchi's Battle: Como 1907 Supports Their Striker
Como 1907 have drawn a clear line in the sand: Roberta Picchi will not face her biggest battle alone.
The club confirmed that the 34-year-old striker has been diagnosed with breast cancer after a series of medical examinations. Within the same announcement, they moved decisively to extend her contract through to the end of the 2027-28 season, a gesture that strips away any doubt about her future and lets her focus solely on treatment and recovery.
In their official statement, Como 1907 revealed that Picchi will now begin therapy under the joint care of the club’s medical staff and external oncology specialists. The message was firm and personal, stressing that everyone at the club stands with her and her family and will support them in the months ahead.
The contract renewal is more than an administrative note. It is a public show of faith in a veteran forward who has led from the front on the pitch and now faces the hardest challenge of her life off it. By tying her down until 2028, Como send a strong signal about their values: the player comes before the game.
The club closed their communication by confirming the long-term deal and asking for privacy as Picchi embarks on her treatment, urging that space be given for her to recover away from the spotlight.
Como face new reality on the pitch
While the human story towers above everything else, the football calendar does not pause. Selena Mazzantini’s side must now adapt quickly to life without their experienced striker.
The first test comes on September 20, when Como travel to face Brescia in the Coppa Italia Women. It is the kind of tie where Picchi’s nous and presence would normally steady the team. Instead, her absence will force others to step into the void, both in the dressing room and in the penalty area.
Seven days later, the stakes rise again. The 2026-27 Serie A Women campaign opens with a marquee home clash against AC Milan at Centro Sportivo SNEF Lambrone. A high-profile opponent, a new season, and a squad suddenly carrying a deeper emotional weight.
Como will try to turn that weight into fuel. The message is already clear: the early weeks of the season will be played with Picchi’s name on their minds and her fight as their driving force.
