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Ghanaian striker Raphael Dwamena undergoes successful heart surgery

Ghanaian striker Raphael Dwamena has successfully undergone a heart surgery.

Raphael Dwamena

The 24-year-old was ruled out of action indefinitely after being diagnosed with a pulmonary condition last year October.

However, he has undergone a successful surgery and will return to the field after full recovery.

The operation, which was conducted at the medical team of the Arrhythmias Unit of the health center, was coordinated by Dr. Asso, in the presence of the head of the medical services of Real Zaragoza, Dr. De Los Martires, has consisted of two phases: the first has been the conduct of an electrophysiological study and, the second, the implantation of an ICD (Implantable Automatic Defibrillator), which protects you in case of severe arrhythmias.

Raphael Dwamena joined Levante last year January from FC Zurich in the Swiss topflight league.

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But he struggled to break into the team and he was sent on loan to Real Zaragoza.

The Ghanaian striker has a €800,000 annual contract with UD Levante which will expire in 2022.

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