Real Madrid forward Mariano Diaz has tested positive for the coronavirus, the club confirmed on Tuesday, and is in self-isolation at home.
“After the Covid-19 tests carried out individually on our first team yesterday by the Real Madrid medical services, our player Mariano has given a positive result,” The club made the announcement in a statement posted on its official website.
“The player is in perfect health and complying with the sanitary isolation protocol at home.”
Following Mariano’s positive test, the entire squad was tested for Covid-19. The La Liga champions are preparing for their Champions League match against Manchester City on August 7. Real Madrid lost the first leg of the last 16 round 2-1.
Real Madrid were crowned the 2019-20 La Liga champions after finishing the season with 87 points.
Mariano, meanwhile, took to Instagram to give an update after testing positive for Cvoid-19.
“Hello, everyone. I appreciate your messages of support. I am perfectly well, thank God my family and my environment are also great.
"Now I am recovering at home and I hope to return to normal soon and be able to be with my teammates and team. Greetings to all,” he said in the video message.
Mariano has had no contact with other players and staff. His was the only positive test recorded after an initial round of screening, as per reports.
