Fabrice Muamba Addresses Fans Following Release from Hospital

Fabrice Muamba has been released from the hospital one month after collapsing on the pitch due to cardiac arrest, according to the Bolton Wanderers' team website. Fans around the world have tracked his miraculous recovery after the scary incident against Tottenham.

His journey remains far from over, but getting released from the hospital was another key step. He took the chance to thank supporters for their positive wishes throughout the process.

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I am naturally very pleased to be discharged from hospital and would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to every single member of staff at The London Chest Hospital who have played a part in my care.

Their dedication, professionalism and expertise is simply amazing and I will forever be in their debt. I also wish to say thank you to all the many well-wishers who have sent thousands of messages of support.

Now I am out of hospital, I am looking forward to continuing my recovery and spending precious time with my family.

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Even though doctors have urged caution since day one because of the seriousness of Muamba's injury, he has made steady progress leading to his discharge. To go from where he was to his current state in less than a month is truly amazing.

The Trotters have missed his defensive presence in the midfield, but it's easy to understand why their minds have likely been elsewhere over the past month. Coming back after such a traumatic situation always presents plenty of challenges.

Now that the doctors feel comfortable letting Muamba continue his recovery outside of a hospital, it should allow everybody connected to the team to rest easier at night. Nobody knows what the future holds for the 24-year-old star, but the outlook continues to become brighter by the day.

The team asked for fans and media to respect his privacy as he reunites with his family and continues to work on improving his health.