Former Arsenal star Lucas Perez ‘struck down by tuberculosis’ just weeks after joining new club

EX-ARSENAL star Lucas Perez has been diagnosed with active tuberculosis, according to a heartbreaking report.

The Spanish striker, who now plays for Dutch side PSV, is set to be sidelined for a long time with the illness.

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According to De Telegraaf, it is doubtful Perez will play again this season.

An active TB infection usually affects the lungs and the person must be isolated for three to four weeks and undergo a course of antibiotics.

Common symptoms typically include a long-lasting cough, feelings of exhaustion, high temperatures, a loss of appetite, weight loss and generally feeling unwell.

Perez, 36, joined PSV one month ago after terminating his contract at Deportivo La Coruna in January.

He was not able to be registered to face his old club in the Champions League for PSV’s last-16 clash with Arsenal due to the registration window passing before he signed.

He has played three times for the Eredivisie since joining.

But his estimated five to six week absence means he faces a race against time to play again before the Dutch clubs final game of the season on May 18 when they play Sparta Rotterdam.

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