Diego Maradona in good spirits as he recovers from knee surgery

Football icon Diego Maradona is in high spirits after posting an update on his recovery from a knee operation.

The Argentina and Napoli legend underwent surgery on his right knee last week but is now able to walk with support – something that has delighted the 58-year-old.

Maradona posted a video on Thursday showing his Instagram followers how his rehabilitation is going before beaming a big smile towards the camera.

'Today I cheered up, and I could walk only with the bandage,' Maradona wrote on Instagram. 'Thank God, and my surgeon @Dr.Eyharchet, I feel very good!

'I want to thank all of you, my friends, former colleagues, colleagues and followers, for the messages and the good vibes. A big hug to everyone and we go for much more!'

The World Cup winner, who had suffered from arthritis in both knees, took his first steps after the operation at the Olivos private clinic in Buenos Aires on Tuesday while his knee was heavily bandaged and in a leg brace.

It was the first of two procedures recommended by his doctors.

The surgery comes a month after Maradona resigned as coach of Mexico's second-division team Dorados de Sinaloa in the middle of June.

Doctors told him he needed knee and shoulder surgeries to continue working.

Maradona, who has a long medical history, had an operation to stop a stomach bleed three months ago after it was detected during a routine check-up.

His attorney Matias Morla has revealed that the Argentina legend has had several offers to coach again after he finishes his medical treatment.