Former Manchester United midfielder, Marouane Fellaini has been diagnosed with coronavirus, after he returned from Belgium to his club, Chinese Super League outfit, Shandong Luneng.
The 32-year-old did not have a fever and was asymptomatic, the club said, and has now been placed in quarantine.
Dear friends, I have been tested for coronavirus and my test result is positive. Thanks to the fans, medical staff and the club for their care and attention. I will follow the treatment and hope to return to the game as soon as possible. Please everyone stay safe.❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/xTczNLoz1w
— Marouane Fellaini (@Fellaini) March 22, 2020
Fellaini became the first player from the Chinese Super League to be contracted with the virus and the second foreign player after Brazilian striker Dori, who plays for second division side Meizhou Hakka.
Luckily, Selangor decided not to join the Meizhou Hakka Cup last month.