Rafael Profini has surgery in Germany, out for two months

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·24 September 2026

Rafael Profini has surgery in Germany, out for two months

Former Unión footballer Rafael Profini successfully underwent surgery at a specialized clinic in Munich, according to the institution’s medical authorities. The operation was carried out after confirming a case of posterior ankle impingement (impingement) affecting the player’s joint.

His stay in the German city included the appropriate infrastructure and medical resources to ensure both the effectiveness of the highly complex procedure and the beginning of his recovery.

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Diagnosis and medical report

The head of the sports medicine department, Artur Hlushchenko, provided details on the athlete’s condition and the timeline set for his physical recovery:

“The operation went as planned and was completely successful. Rafael remains under constant medical monitoring and will begin the rehabilitation stage in the coming days. During this period, the key will be to strictly follow medical instructions and gradually increase the workload. We estimate an approximate recovery time of eight weeks.”