Clubs in Italy's Serie A have voted to resume the season on June 13, pending approval from the Italian government.

16 sides voted in favour of a return on the set date during a league assembly held on Wednesday, while the remaining four voted to resume the season the following weekend, on June 20.

The development comes after confirmation by Italian sports minister Vincenzo Spadafora that a medical protocol has been agreed by the government and the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) to allow Serie A teams to resume group training from May 18.

According to the protocols agreed upon, if one player tests positive for COVID-19 after May 18, the entire squad will have to go into quarantine for 15 days.

"Regarding the resumption of sporting activity, in accordance with the decisions of the Government and in compliance with the medical protocols to protect players and all involved personnel, the date of June 13 has been indicated for the resumption of the league," a Serie A statement said on Wednesday.

Serie A still has 12 round to completion, but some clubs have a game in hand, meaning they will play 13 games after resumption of the league.

Currently, Juventus tops the standings with 63 points from 26 games, as Lazio come second with 62 games from a similar number of games.

Source(s): Sky Sports