Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi, who is on loan from Hertha Berlin, has tested positive for the corona virus.
The 21-year-old tested positive twice on his return from international service with the French U21s and will now self-isolate for 10 days in Germany.
Guendouzi is said to be asymptomatic and feel good.
According to the club, the Frenchman had no contact with other Hertha Berlin players on his return.
He should be presented to the media on Thursday afternoon and make his Bundesliga debut with Stuttgart on Saturday after moving from Arsenal on Deadline Day.
Hertha Berlin said Guendouzi returned two positive tests on his return on Tuesday morning and Wednesday evening.
In his first games since the international break last month, he had led the French U21s to victories over Liechtenstein and Slovakia.
The midfielder has been overwhelmed by his 2-1 loss to Brighton on June 20 at Arsenal, where he was caught in an altercation following the game against Neal Maupay.
Partey: Arteta’s exciting plans are key to my move
Thomas Partey says his move was influenced by Mikel Arteta
Thomas Partey says Mikel Arteta’s “exciting” plans helped him choose Arsenal.
The newcomer arrived at the Gunners’ training ground for the first time on Tuesday after his international appearance and could make his debut against Manchester City this weekend.
The Ghanaian midfielder made a £ 45m move from Atletico Madrid on the cut-off date and admits he will have to adjust quickly to the rigors of the Premier League.
“Arteta was very important [for the move]”, he said.” He and (technical director) Edu told me about their plans and it was so exciting that I had to accept it.
“It’s a big challenge. I want to experience new challenges. I’m ready to give everything and help the club get back to where it belongs.”
Bendtner admits regrets about the career
Former Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner has admitted mistakes
Former Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner has admitted having regretted his career, saying he was “too fond of the lifestyle that came with the money” of being a professional footballer.
The former Denmark international recently published an autobiography claiming to be “completely honest” about his past troubles.
Signed for Arsenal by Arsene Wenger as a youth, Bendtner struggled to reach his potential and in his new book he admits that he drank and played while at the Gunners.
“I liked the lifestyle that came with money too much,” he said, quoting von the guard.
“I want to go back in time and hit this young fellow on the head with a hammer. Let him understand what a chance this is. That he has something special – something to take care of.”
