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The city’s previous signing has had a turbulent year after fighting a brain aneurysm, a balloon-shaped lump in a blood vessel, which can be fatal if it bursts.
Van Wolfswinkel learned of the disease after suffering a severe concussion in the Champions League qualifying phase last August.
The Dutch foreigner has fully recovered and returned to action before football was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Van Wolfswinkel has scored two goals in the last six appearances and has played as an offensive and extreme midfielder. The former forward canary has signed a new two-year contract at the club despite posting a farewell message to his Instagram account last week.
Writing on Instagram, the striker said, “Looking back on my 3 years at the club, all I can do is thank the fans, the club staff and, of course, my teammates I’ve worked with every day.
“Despite the hectic season, I will never know how much fun it was for me to be a part of this club. I will never give you the help you have given me. Stay together with the team as always. I wish you the best. “
Van Wolfswinkel has only scored one league goal for City despite the club paying an estimated £ 8. 5m payment for the former Sporting Lisbon forward.
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