The year is off to a good start for Sébastien Haller. Six months after announcing that he had testicular cancer, the Ivorian international (28 years old, 15 caps, 4 goals) announced on Monday his return to training with Borussia Dortmund on his social networks. The 28-year-old, who still hasn’t played with the German outfit since joining from Ajax Amsterdam for 31 million euros this summer, gave his news in a video posted on social media. ” Hi everyone. I am finally back. It was not easy but your support helped me a lot. I look forward to seeing you at the stadium for future victories,” said Sébastien Haller.
The native of Ris-Orangis (Essonne) started football in Île-de-France (Vigneux, Brétigny) before finishing his training in Auxerre where he signed his first professional contract. But it is abroad that Sébastien Haller made himself known. In Utrecht, Frankfurt, West Ham but above all Ajax Amsterdam. He finished last season in third place among the top scorers in the Champions League with 11 goals, behind Karim Benzema (15) and Robert Lewandowski (13).
His last appearance on a pitch dates back to May 15, 2022 against Vitesse Arnhem. According to information from Bild, the striker could return to competition by the end of January. His side are currently sixth in the Bundesliga and will face Chelsea in the Champions League Round of 16 next month.