American business tycoon Malcolm Glazer, owner of English Premiership giants Manchester United, is back in hospital after suffering a second stroke.
The 77-year-old Glazer was only released from the Cleveland Clinic in Florida on April 23 after suffering the initial attack.
Now his family have confirmed he was readmitted seven days later after another stroke.
Although sources close to the Glazer camp insist his life is not in any danger, his speech and mobility are impaired and, unlike on the previous occasion when he spent only seven days in hospital, this time the treatment is likely to take weeks.
”Doctors expect my father to return home in the next few weeks,” said Glazer’s son Joel.
”As a result of this stroke, his rehabilitation period will be longer and more challenging.
”Our family appreciates all the support and warm wishes that we have received.”
Glazer senior owns American football outfit Tampa Bay Buccaneers and bought Manchester United last May for an estimated $1,2-billion. – Sapa-AFP