Former Real Madrid and Everton winger Royston Drenthe has been hospitalised after suffering a stroke.
The 38-year-old Dutchman was admitted on Friday and is currently receiving treatment, according to FC de Rebellen, an organisation representing several former footballers.
In a statement, the group confirmed:
“Last Friday, Royston Drenthe suffered a stroke.
Drenthe is currently receiving good care and is in good hands.
The team and those involved hope for a speedy recovery.”
Drenthe first rose to prominence at Feyenoord before earning a move to Real Madrid in 2007, where he won the LaLiga title. He later featured in the Premier League during loan spells with Everton, and also played for Reading and Sheffield Wednesday.
Fans and former teammates have been sending their well wishes as the football community rallies around the former Netherlands international during his recovery.
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