A Bundesliga U19 star whose leg was amputated in a gruelling battle with cancer has written a heartwarming Instagram post thanking his followers for their support.
Berkin Arslanogullari, 19, has bone cancer and a friend of the family launched a fundraiser for his treatment and rehabilitation, with a huge response from fans.
Over 7,000 people, including big names like European champion Leonardo Bonucci, 37, and top player Emre Can 30, supported the campaign, with over EUR 320,000 (GBP 266,000) raised.
Taking to Instagram on 13th November, Berkin said: "These past few weeks, I’ve found it difficult to organise my thoughts and feelings. I’m not sure if, in my current state, I’m able to summarise them well in a text.
"I truly want to thank, from the bottom of my heart – preferably in person – everyone who has supported me and my family in any way.
Video: @berkin.arslanogullari/NF/newsX
