The move comes only six days after his doctor Alfredo Cahe had suggested he may need to remain at the facility for up to a month.

However, Cahe told the Ole newspaper: "This is a very positive step in his treatment and I see he is very enthusiastic.

"Now he will no longer stay at the hospital overnight."

Cahe added that Maradona would continue to attend Avril at least three times per week.

Maradona was admitted to Avril on April 21 as he battled alcoholism.