Cardiff City have announced, defender SOL BAMBA is being treated for cancer.
The 35-year-old Ivory Coast international has been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma and is undergoing chemotherapy.
"Sol has begun his battle in typically positive spirits and will continue to be an integral part of the Bluebirds family," said the club.
BAMBA joined Cardiff in October 2016 under former manager Neil Warnock.
The National Health Service Wales describes the illness as "a type of cancer that develops in the lymphatic system, a network of vessels and glands spread throughout your body.
BAMBA helped Cardiff win promotion to the Premier League in 2018 and has made more than 100 appearances for the club.
The former Paris St Germain player has been a hugely popular member of the squad, though this season he has been restricted to five Championship substitute appearances and one League Cup start.