"Still confident, hopeful" – Agent awaiting good time for Watford exit

Bove's agent says the midfielder remains hopeful of a future move away from Watford, with a return to Italy unlikely due to heart condition regulations.

Edoardo Bove has struggled to maintain his early form at Watford after picking up an injury that has kept him sidelined. The Italian midfielder's agent Diego Tavano has suggested the player views his time at the club as temporary, with hopes of eventually moving on.

Tavano told Tuttomercatoweb that Bove will rediscover his best form once he recovers from his current injury. However, when asked about a potential return to Italy, the agent revealed that Serie A's strict regulations around heart conditions — Bove uses a defibrillator following previous health issues — make that unlikely. "We're still confident, hopeful. If it's not Italy, he'll still keep playing, which is what he wants," Tavano said.

A documentary about Bove's struggles with heart issues is set to release in Italian cinemas on November 16-18. The agent emphasized that regardless of destination, the important thing is that Bove continues doing what he loves. Watford appear to have provided a platform for the 24-year-old to rebuild his career, but the club should not expect to retain him long-term.