Ronaldo Leaves Hospital After Being Treated of Flu

Ronaldo, retired Brazilian striker have been released by a clinic in Ibiza on Tuesday following a four-night stay for treatment for a flu infection.

“Hello everyone! I’m already home after a few days at the clinic. Thank u for your love and comments, and many thanks to the team of doctors and nurses,” he tweeted alongside a picture of himself smiling and giving the thumbs up sign.

“It’s going to be an amazing season with tons of great football and surprises,” he added.

The Spokesman of the former football star confirmed his exit from the clinic, thereby affirming the claims of the spokeswoman of the clinic in Ibiza the player had left the building though a side exit to circumvent the waiting press.

Ronaldo, on Sunday disclosed that he was being treated for a severe bout of flu after being taken to hospital Friday.

Local newspaper Diario de Ibiza said the former Real Madrid star had been treated in intensive care for pneumonia at the city’s public hospital before being transferred to the clinic.

He won his first cap for Brazil as a 17-year-old and went on to score 62 goals in 97 international appearances, including both goals when Brazil beat Germany 2-0 in the 2002 World Cup final.

He is also a two times winner of the world football player of the year three times prior to his retirement from football in 2011.

Ronaldo is interested in buying Spanish first division side Valladolid, according to media reports in Brazil in May.