Sebastien Haller, the club’s latest signing, has been tested with testicular cancer, according to Borussia Dortmund. Haller, 28, moved to Borussia Dortmund from Ajax in July following a fantastic 2021–22 campaign, which included an amazing 11 goals in eight games in the Champions League.
However, the forward got ill while participating in preseason practice with his new team, and later medical tests confirmed the diagnosis.
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What Did Dortmund Have To Say About Haller?
“Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller had to leave the BVB training camp in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland, early due to illness and has already traveled back to Dortmund,” the club explained on its official website.
“The 28-year-old international from the Ivory Coast complained of being unwell after training on Monday morning.
“In the course of intensive medical examinations, a tumor was finally discovered in the testicles during the course of the day. During the coming days, further examinations will take place in a specialized medical center.
“Borussia Dortmund asks that the privacy of the player and his family be respected and that no questions be asked. As soon as we have further information, we will inform you in consultation with the player.”
Sebastian Kehl, the Borussia Dortmund director of sports, continued: “This news today came as a shock to Sebastien Haller and to all of us.
“The entire BVB family wishes Sebastien a full recovery as soon as possible and that we can hug him again soon. We will do everything in our power to ensure that he receives the best possible treatment.”
Borussia Dortmund has pleaded that the privacy of the player and his family be respected, that they not be questioned at this time, and that the German team will update on the footballer’s condition as soon as fresh information is available.
Sebastien #Haller hat das #BVB-Trainingslager in Bad Ragaz krankheitsbedingt verlassen müssen und ist bereits zurück nach Dortmund gereist. Bei Untersuchungen wurde ein Hodentumor entdeckt.
Gute Besserung, @HallerSeb! 🙏🙏
Weitere Infos: https://t.co/XPaNATxgDI pic.twitter.com/v6hA6MeGLV
— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) July 18, 2022
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