Sébastien Haller's Triumphant Return to Utrecht After Dortmund Rollercoaster
Sébastien Haller's tenure at Borussia Dortmund, marked by significant challenges and achievements, ended with his transfer back to Utrecht. Initially diagnosed with cancer soon after joining Dortmund, Haller endured treatment to return and almost won the Bundesliga, but ultimately departs to reignite his career in the Netherlands.
- Country:
- Germany
Sébastien Haller's journey with Borussia Dortmund ended on Monday as the striker transferred to Dutch club Utrecht.
His tenure with the German club, overshadowed by a cancer diagnosis, saw Haller come close to winning the Bundesliga, reach a Champions League final, and capture the Africa Cup of Nations with Ivory Coast. Despite accomplishments, he gradually found himself sidelined, spending last season on loan.
"Sébastien has written a special story here," noted Dortmund's sporting director Sebastian Kehl. After a tough start at Dortmund due to a testicular tumor diagnosis, Haller returned to the field six months post-surgery and chemotherapy. His nine pivotal Bundesliga goals in 2022-23 almost secured the club a league title. Injuries and form issues limited him in the Champions League final against Real Madrid, his last game for Dortmund, before going on loan to Leganes and Utrecht.
Haller's move back to Utrecht offers a fresh start where he once thrived, scoring six times in 18 appearances last season, aiding in their bid for European competition.
- READ MORE ON:
- Sébastien Haller
- Dortmund
- Utrecht
- cancer
- transfer
- Champions League
- Bundesliga
- Ivory Coast
- loan
- goals
ALSO READ
Ademola Lookman Moves for Change: Transfer Request Filed Amidst Controversy
Ademola Lookman's Transfer Dilemma: A Plea for Fairness
Bosch Ltd's Q1 Profit Surges Amid Strategic Business Transfer
Dutch Soccer Players Launch Billion-Dollar Claim Against FIFA Over Transfer Rules
UP Board eases rule for uploading transfer certificates for classes 9, 11 registration
Google News