AC Milan forward Jeremy Menez has undergone surgery to correct a slipped disc in his back.

The operation was to relieve a recurrent problem emanating from the player’s back, with the objective being to have Menez back up and running in time for pre-season.

The French international was operated on this morning in Monte Carlo, where Professor Bernard Massini, the same surgeon used for a similar injury three years ago performed the routine procedure, a club statement confirmed.

A rest period of around three weeks is believed to be required before the 28-year-old can resume strenuous physical activity.

Menez has recently dispelled rumours linking him with a move away from the Rossoneri by revealing he is content to be at the club and is looking forward to future success with the Serie A giants.

Milan are apparently planning a major rebuild of their playing squad during the summer following the €480 million investment from Thai businessman Bee Taechaubol, with around €150m being made available for transfers.

The former Roma winger scored 16 league goals during the 2014/15 campaign, ending the season as Milan’s top goalscorer despite the Diavolo’s poor season.