Sunderland striker Duncan Watmore has received a letter of support as he fights his way back from a second serious knee injury - from Real Madrid.
The 23-year-old is facing another lengthy spell on the sidelines with cruciate ligament damage just weeks after returning from 10 months out with a similar problem.
However, he has been boosted as he sets out on the long haul back to fitness by the best wishes of the Spanish aristocrats in a letter signed by the club's director of institutional relations, Emilio Butragueno.
It said: "Dear Duncan, On behalf of our president, Florentino Perez, and those who work for Real Madrid, we would like to wish you a smooth and speedy recovery from your knee injury.