Ivan Gazidis, the former Arsenal and current AC Milan chief executive, has been diagnosed with throat cancer.
In an official club statement released on Tuesday, Milan confirmed that the 56-year-old is expected by doctors to make a full recovery after an “extensive series of tests and scans”.
Gazidis, the South African who left north London for Milan in September 2018 after 10 years at Arsenal, said: “Of course, there is never a good time for a diagnosis of cancer.
But I have a very curable form of cancer and a positive diagnosis. I have world class medical expertise, and the support of so many loved ones and everyone at the club, and I am confident based on all advice that the cancer will be treated successfully, with a full recovery.
“My diagnosis demonstrates the importance of regular medical check ups, even if you don’t have symptoms.
I would encourage everyone to prioritise their health and to make sure, even in the day to day obligations of life and work, that they have their regular medical checkups.”