Kirian Rodríguez reveals he overcame potential cancer relapse

UD Las Palmas captain Kirian Rodríguez has revealed that he recently overcame a potential relapse of Hodgkin lymphoma. The footballer disclosed that in July, medical professionals identified a possibility of a recurrence, which led to significant personal uncertainty regarding his ability to continue playing.

Following recent medical tests, Rodríguez was informed this week that he is “clean” and that the concerns were a false alarm. He shared the news with his teammates and family after maintaining privacy regarding his health struggles during the recent months.

The announcement coincided with Rodríguez reaching a milestone of 200 official matches for UD Las Palmas. Despite the emotional weight of the news, the player expressed gratitude for being able to continue his professional career.