Milan midfielder Giacomo Bonaventura successfully underwent surgery on his left knee, the Rossoneri official website reported.

It will take 8-9 months for the 29-year-old Italian to recover, which is much longer than preliminary forecasts..

Inflammation of the knee has worried Bonaventure since the beginning of this season.. After consulting with the medical service of the club, it became clear that one could not do without surgical intervention..

In the current season, Bonaventura played ten matches for Milan in all tournaments in which he scored three goals and gave one assists. He last appeared on the field a month ago in a match against Inter (0: 1).

After 13 rounds, Milan scored 22 points and is fifth in the Serie A standings..