A number of footballers and figures within the game have sent messages of support to Newcastle United midfielder Jonas Gutierrez after he was diagnosed with testicular cancer.
The 31-year-old, who is back in his native Argentina, revealed this week that he had his left testicle removed after beginning chemotherapy.
Following the news, a number of Gutierrez's former teammates and Premier League clubs have expressed their support towards the player on Twitter.
Below are a selection of tweets from sportsmen rallying behind the player:
"Heard the terrible news about @elgalgojonas Wish him a speedy recovery. Great guy with a great family. My thoughts are with them all x"
Queens Park Rangers midfielder Joey Barton
"Wish u all the best and speedy recovery for the fight against cancer big man!!! #JonasGutierrez"
Schalke's Kevin-Prince Boateng
Thoughts are with @elgalgojonas but hes a fighter and a great lad and I wish him a speedy recovery #GetWellSoonJonas pic.twitter.com/aup31HNGwh
— Danny Simpson (@dannysimpson) September 17, 2014
"Thoughts & prayers go out to @elgalgojonas! Fight well & stay strong bro!"
Norwich City winger Nathan Redmond
"My thoughts and prayers are with @elgalgojonas and his family stay strong bro."
Reading defender Anton Ferdinand
We wish Newcastle's Jonas Gutierrez a full and speedy recovery after he revealed he is battling testicular cancer... pic.twitter.com/lKa6TRKSxM
— Chelsea FC (@chelseafc) September 17, 2014
"So sad to hear of the news about @elgalgojonas stay strong Spider-Man #prayforjonas"
Former Newcastle United player Terry McDermott
