
Arriving only a few weeks ago, Sébastien Haller will have to wait before playing for his new club Borussia Dortmund. Victim of a concern this Monday in training, in Switzerland where BVB is continuing preparations, the former Ajax Amsterdam striker had to urgently return to the Ruhr to undergo medical examinations.
The latter discovered that the footballer was suffering from a testicular tumor, the German club said in the evening. Additional tests will be conducted in the coming days.
Meanwhile, the player has received widespread support. "Today's news was a shock to Sébastien and to all of us. The entire BVB family wishes him a full recovery as soon as possible and that we can hug him again soon, - said BVB sporting director Sesbastian Kehl. "We will do everything in our power to ensure that he receives the best possible treatment."
Signed for €22.5 million this summer, Haller is coming off a full season in Holland, where he was crowned champion. For his first participation in the Champions League, the Ivory Coast international striker (28 years old, 15 games), transferred from Auxerre (2012-2015), scored 11 goals in eight games.
