Brooks added: “I’d like to show my appreciation to the doctors, nurses, consultants and staff who have been treating me for their professionalism, warmth and understanding during this period. I want to thank everyone at the Football Association of Wales because without the swift attention of their medical team we may not have detected the illness. I’d also like to say thank you to AFC Bournemouth for all of their support and assistance this past week.”
Hodgkin lymphoma develops in the lymphatic system, part of the immune system, and usually involves between two and four rounds of chemotherapy. Bournemouth’s chief executive, Neill Blake, said Brooks would not be rushed back.
“Everyone at AFC Bournemouth will do everything possible to help support David and his family during his recovery,” he said.“We’re not putting any timescales on his return; we will give David all the time he needs to get well and will do everything that we possibly can to help with that. I know everyone will be keen to show their love and support for David which will help him immensely as he recovers, but we also urge you all to respect his and his family’s privacy.”
Brooks, a boyhood Manchester United fan, joined City at the age of seven before being released as a teenager and signing for Sheffield United. He represented England at youth level but has 21 Wales caps and was part of Robert Page’s Euro 2020 squad.
