Manchester United’s summer signing, Noussair Mazraoui, is set to be sidelined for two months after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition.
According to Italian journalist Nicolo Schira, the £17 million signing has been diagnosed with a form of cardiac arrhythmia. Schira reports that Mazraoui recently underwent a procedure to correct the condition, with sources indicating the player has experienced heart-related issues in the past.
The report suggests it could take up to four weeks for Mazraoui to return to light activities following the surgery, and between six to eight weeks for him to fully recover and resume playing.
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Cardiac arrhythmia, also known as an irregular heartbeat, happens when the heart beats too quickly, too slowly, or irregularly. The NHS notes that over two million people in the UK experience arrhythmias, and with proper diagnosis, most individuals can lead normal lives.
Mazraoui previously dealt with a heart issue in January 2023 after contracting COVID-19 while playing for Bayern Munich. The inflammation of his heart tissue caused him to miss Morocco’s World Cup quarter-final against Portugal. Medical tests revealed that his pericardium, the protective sac surrounding the heart, had become inflamed.