‘I’m grateful’ – Agyemang-Badu returns to action after 6-month absence

The 29-year-old joined Serie A side Hellas Verona on loan from Udinese last summer but never got to make his debut after a health scare.

The Ghana international was hospitalised in August last year after he was diagnosed with a pulmonary microembolism.

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There were initial fears that the midfielder would never play again during to his condition.

However, Agyemang-Badu has recovered and finally made his debut for Hellas Verona on Sunday.

The Ghanaian replaced Mattia Zaccagni in the 80^th minute during the club’s 2-0 victory over SPAL.

Delighted by his return to action, Agyemang-Badu took to Twitter to revel in the moment.

“Thank you all, I’m grateful. God bless,” he posted, accompanied by a photo in which he was in a celebratory mood.