RANGERS legend Michael Mols has been pictured after undergoing a major operation.
The Dutch football star took to social media this afternoon to confirm he has had brain tumour surgery.
The 52-year-old then shared a picture of himself in hospital with bandages smiling while giving the thumbs up to reassure his worried fans.
Posting on Instagram he said: “Brain tumour operation, done it!
“Next step: Recovery, giving 100%, staying positive!
“Everybody who took care of me or looked after me from Amsterdam UMC,THANK YOU!”
Mols played for Rangers between 1999 and 2004 as a striker.
Fans were quick to send their support after being shocked by the announcement, as Mols had kept his health struggles private before now.
One said: “Huhh?? Get well soon!”
A second said: “Scare Michael, good luck!!!”
A third said: “All the best Michael.”
A fourth said: “Gee, fancy this! Lots of strength and power with your recovery.”
A fifth said: “Mols you're still my hero! Hope for a speedy recovery.”
We previously reported how the Dutch striker spent five years in Glasgow after joining from Utrecht in 1999, before returning there after a memorable spell.
Brought in for £4million by Dick Advocaat, the Netherlands international scored 48 goals for Rangers on the way to two Premier Division titles, a Scottish Cup and a League Cup, while also being part of Alex McLeish’s Treble-winning side of 2003 in the process.
His collection could have been even more impressive if it weren’t for a cruel injury sustained in a Champions League tie away to Bayern Munich in 1999.
He also played in the run up to the League Cup and Scottish Cup triumphs of 2002, only to be denied a medal as he didn’t appear in the final.
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