The 46-year-old left shortly after midnight on Wednesday morning accompanied by relatives.

The 1986 World Cup winning skipper was rushed to Guemes hospital two weeks ago after falling ill with what was later described as an over-indulgence in smoking, drinking and eating.

A statement from the hospital said: "The patient has received a medical release. We have suggested medical treatments and suitable food as therapeutic alternatives following his release."

Maradona is expected to travel to the La Prairie clinic in Switzerland to continue his treatment, according to his personal doctor, Alfredo Cahe.