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Papu Gómez Unveiled by Padova After Two-Year Ban, Sets Sights on Serie A

His return could come against Juve Stabia as the club awaits tests on a minor training knock.

Overview

  • The Argentine forward completed a two-year doping suspension and was presented at Stadio Euganeo as a new Padova player.
  • Gómez said promotion is his priority and stressed he did not join to take a back seat.
  • He confirmed a small physical issue from training and said medical evaluations will determine his availability and role for Sunday.
  • Gómez credited sporting director Massimo Mirabelli for convincing him to sign and said he declined offers from abroad, including the UAE.
  • He praised coach Matteo Andreoletti, pledged to fit into the existing system in midfield or as a trequartista, and noted his family is settling well in the city.