Bentaleb suffered the heart attack playing five-a-side with friends, waking up two days later in hospital. However, he has now been cleared to play again in France.
Bentaleb said: "I didn't believe it. I had the impression that it wasn't real. But it was a long-term job for the whole team. Having this green light was a relief and something that allows us to plan and move forward."
It is a success that comes after eight months of hard work, in which the former Tottenham player was supported by a medical team from all over Europe. With the support of players who have already been through this hell, such as Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen: "I spoke to him, he helped me a lot. Also another player, Adam Locker. They helped me by reassuring me on some points and warning me of what would happen.
"When I saw my teammates, it motivated me and I started playing sports again. Being away from the field, not knowing if you'll be able to start again or not, if you'll still be part of a team or not... That's what hurt me and what motivated me."