Nacho Novo's model girlfriend has revealed that she nearly collapsed when she found out that he had been rushed to hospital in Germany.

The former striker is recovering after taking ill last week after suffering a heart attack whilst featuring for Rangers in the AOK Traditionsmasters 2018 in Berlin.

The 38-year-old was rushed to hospital from the Max-Schmeling-Halle arena before undergoing emergency surgery.

His girlfriend Stephanie Heaney got the first flight out there so that she could be by his bedside.

Glasgow Times:

Stephanie told the Daily Record:“He was able to message me from the ambulance and spoke to me at the hospital as soon as he arrived. I was just trying to keep calm.

“At first, I thought he maybe had a wee attack because he’d had a virus. I nearly collapsed when I heard. It was one of the worst things I’ve ever heard.

“Nacho was calm which usually means he is worried and I told him that I would be there as soon as I could."

Glasgow Times:

Earlier this week Stephanie revealed on social media that Nacho is up and about - and even learning German - as he continues to recover from a heart attack.

She said her other half was “up and showered” and is “looking much better.”

She added: “He’s even starting to pick up a little bit of German. Danke.”

She also posted a snap on Facebook of the pair in hospital, showing the footballer’s hand resting on her leg as he lies in bed.

The 33-year-old, from Busby near Glasgow, wrote: “Some rest Stephanie’s tired today. Nacho’s been for a little walk and now resting. Doctors are pleased he’s still in a stable condition.”