Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller is diagnosed with a testicular tumour after feeling ‘unwell’ in training, with the club’s new £31m signing returning from pre-season tour of Switzerland to undergo ‘further examinations’
- Sebastien Haller only joined Borussia Dortmund from Ajax earlier this month
- He complained of feeling ‘unwell’ in training on Monday morning
- After undergoing medical examinations, a tumour was found in his testicles
- Haller has returned to Germany following his diagnosis
- He will now have further tests to determine the next course of action
Borussia Dortmund have confirmed that striker Sebastien Haller has been diagnosed with a testicular tumour after falling ‘unwell’ in training on Monday.
The Ivorian only arrived at the Bundesliga club earlier this month after completing his move from Ajax for £31m.
Dortmund released a statement on Monday evening providing an update on Haller’s condition.
Borussia Dortmunf striker Sebastien Haller fell unwell during training on Monday morning
He went and had some tests, and it has now been confirmed that he has a testicular tumour
Haller only completed his move to Dortmund from Dutch champions Ajax earlier this month
‘Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller had to leave the BVB training camp in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland early due to illness and has already travelled back to Dortmund,’ the statement read.
‘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 tumour was finally discovered in the testicles during the course of the day. During the coming days, further examinations will take place in a specialised medical centre.
‘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.’
The club’s sporting director Sebastian Kehl has admitted that the news has left everybody shocked, and has insisted that Dortmund will support Haller with his recovery.
Haller will now undergo further tests to decide how he will be treated moving forward
Sporting director Sebastian Kehl has said the club will support Haller in any way they can
‘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,’ he said.
Haller enjoyed the best goalscoring season of his career last term, netting 34 goals in all competition for Ajax.
He was particularly impressive in the Champions League as he scored 11 times in just eight matches before the Amsterdam club were eliminated at the last 16 stage.
His switch to Dortmund looked set to see him fill the void left behind by Erling Haaland, who joined Manchester City earlier this summer.
However, he has not had the opportunity to make a competitive appearance for Dortmund yet.
