Stiliyan Petrov has been given good news
in his battle with acute leukaemia after the Bulgarian
international's club Aston Villa confirmed on Thursday that the
disease was now in remission.
"It is with great delight that the club can confirm on
behalf of our long-standing captain, Stiliyan Petrov, that
Stan's acute leukaemia is in remission," a statement said on
Villa's website.
"Stan would like to take this opportunity to express his
deep gratitude to the medical staff who have looked after him so
well since his condition was diagnosed just over four months
ago.
"He also wishes to place on record again his profound sense
of appreciation for the incredible outpouring of love and
support he has received from Villa fans, his team-mates and
colleagues at the club, as well as football fans and many more
people around the world during this period."
Petrov was diagnosed with acute leukaemia in March this year
after he developed a fever following a Premier League match
against Arsenal.
The 33-year-old has played more than 100 times for his
country and has spent the past six seasons at Aston Villa and
remains captain of the club.
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