Jonas Gutierrez set for sensational return to Newcastle training next month …

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Jonas Gutierrez will return to training with Newcastle next month after his all-clear from testicular cancer.

The 31-year-old revealed this week that doctors in Argentina have discharged him from hospital.

And United boss Alan Pardew has revealed that Gutierrez should be back on Tyneside in one month’s time.

Jonas Gutierrez is set to return to Newcastle training in one month after recovering from testicular cancer

Gutierrez was given the all-clear after being discharged from hospital earlier this week

Papiss Cisse (left) collects the ball as he is pursued by Fabricio Coloccini during Newcastle training 

‘We had a response from his surgeon to say that in about a month's time he can cope with professional training,’ said Pardew.

‘So we are not rushing him in any shape or form, just letting Jonas have some time because it's such an illness that you do need a lot of recovery time for that.

‘But he's in great shape. Colo (Fabricio Coloccini) tells me he is in good form and we are looking forward to seeing him.

Remy Cabella (far left) pats Vurnon Anita (second from left) on the head during training

Jack Colback and Ryan Taylor (left) were all smiles, while Remy Cabella (right) assesses his options

‘It's massive news for the squad because he is a much-loved figure here.’

Gutierrez was first diagnosed with the illness in 2013 and had a testicle removed in October of last year. However, he has been receiving chemotherapy since the summer after a check-up revealed inflammation in his groin.

But the popular winger is now free to resume training with the Magpies having not featured since last October in black and white.