Jose Enrique diagnosed with rare brain tumour

Jose Enrique has revealed on social media that he has recently been diagnosed with a rare brain tumour.

Between 2007 and 2016, Enrique spent time at Newcastle United and Liverpool, making a total of 228 appearances in all competitions.

The 32-year-old has since retired from professional football due to a recurring knee injury, but the Spaniard has now announced that he has recently undergone an operation to remove a rare brain tumour.

Sorry i haven't been around much, It has been the toughest few weeks of my life.. Within the space of one month I have found out the news that I have a rare brain tumor and had surgery to... https://t.co/FakmjttslW

— José enrique (@Jesanchez3) June 23, 2018

Enrique spent the final season of his playing career in Spain, featuring 24 times for Real Zaragoza at the second tier.