MILAN — AC Milan chief executive Ivan Gazidis has been diagnosed with throat cancer, the club announced Tuesday.
The Serie A club said doctors expect the 56-year-old Gazidis to make a full recovery and that he will remain operational during his treatment.
“Of course, there is never a good time for a diagnosis of cancer. But I have a very curable form of cancer and a positive diagnosis,” Gazidis said in the statement.
“I have world-class medical expertise, and the support of so many loved ones and everyone at the club, and I am confident based on all advice that the cancer will be treated successfully, with a full recovery.”
Gazidis joined Milan in December 2018 after occupying the same position at Arsenal in the 10 years prior.
Milan finished second in Serie A last season, qualifying for the Champions League for the first time since 2013.
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