Bonmati back with Spain at Euro 2025, although her status remains unclear
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Women's Nations League - League A - Portugal v Spain - Estadio Capital do Movel, Pacos de Ferreira, Portugal - April 4, 2025 Spain's Aitana Bonmati during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Miguel Vidal/File Photo
OBERENTFELDEN, Switzerland :Aitana Bonmati has rejoined Spain's squad for the Women's European Championship in Switzerland after being discharged from hospital following a bout of viral meningitis in a big boost for the world champions two days ahead of their opening match.
The Barcelona midfielder arrived at the team hotel on Monday evening and then worked out in the gym on Tuesday before taking to the pitch to do some drills on her own, the Spanish football federation said.
It remains unclear, however, when she will be fit to play.
"With Aitana back, the entire group is now at their base camp in Lausanne, ready to take on the European dream," the federation said on their website.
Bonmati, the Ballon d'Or winner for the past two years, missed Spain's 3-1 victory over Japan in a friendly on Friday as the team prepared for their Group B match against Portugal on July 3.
She had posted a photo from her hospital bed on social media on Sunday, giving a thumbs-up and stating: "Fortunately, everything is going well. I hope to return soon."
Bonmati has scored 30 goals in 78 appearances for Spain, and was a key player in their victory at their 2023 Women's World Cup.
