Cristiano Ronaldo has tested negative for Covid-19, Juventus have confirmed. The Bianconeri announced the news on Friday that the star had returned negative results and is no longer forced to self-isolate following a swab test.
Ronaldo has been in isolation since he tested positive for Covid on October 13 whilst on international duty with Portugal.
Unable to take part in Portugal’s 3-0 win over Sweden, he returned to Italy the following day in a private air ambulance to continue his self-isolation at home.
He was subsequently tested for Covid on October 22 and 27, with both coming back positive.
As a result, he missed four matches for Juve - two 1-1 draws in Serie A against Crotone and Hellas Verona, and a 2-0 victory and 2-0 defeat to Dynamo Kyiv and Barcelona, respectively, in the UEFA Champions League.
The 35-year-old has been champing at the bit to return to action, so he’ll be hoping to feature in Sunday’s trip to Spezia.
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Prior to his positive test, the forward had scored three goals in two matches for the Old Lady this season.