BAD RAGAZ (dpa-AFX) – BVB new signing Sébastien Haller is seriously ill and left the Borussia Dortmund training camp early due to illness. As the Bundesliga soccer club announced late Monday evening, a tumor was discovered in the testicles of the 28-year-old international from Ivory Coast. He complained about being unwell in training on Monday morning and was therefore absent in the evening’s 3-1 friendly against Valencia FC. “During the coming days, further examinations will take place in a specialized medical center,” said the BVB statement.
“Today’s news was a shock for Sebastien Haller and for all of us. The entire BVB family wishes Sebastien that he will recover completely as soon as possible and that we can hug him again soon. We will do everything in our power to ensure that he gets the best possible treatment,” said sporting director Sebastian Kehl.
The striker, who was hired by Ajax Amsterdam for over 30 million euros, only started preparing for the new season last Monday. He should close the gap in Dortmund’s storm center that arose after Erling Haaland left Manchester City./bue/DP/he
