Sebastien Haller's Inspirational Journey: From Cancer Battle to Utrecht Homecoming
Sebastien Haller, an Ivory Coast striker, has left Borussia Dortmund to join Utrecht permanently. Diagnosed with cancer in 2022, he underwent surgeries and chemotherapy, but returned to football in 2023. He played 33 matches, scoring nine goals for Dortmund. Now, he returns to Utrecht, where he spent early years of his career.
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Ivory Coast striker Sebastien Haller has made a remarkable return to Utrecht after a challenging spell with Borussia Dortmund, the German club announced Monday. Haller, 31, initially joined Dortmund from Ajax Amsterdam in July 2022 but was soon sidelined due to a testicular cancer diagnosis.
Following two major surgeries and chemotherapy, Haller showcased remarkable resilience, returning to the pitch in early 2023. Despite health struggles, he managed to participate in 33 Bundesliga matches and scored nine goals, solidifying his status as a formidable athlete.
"Sebastien has written a special story here," Dortmund's sports director Sebastian Kehl commented. "Now, he is returning to Utrecht, a club of great significance to him. We extend our best wishes for his future and, above all, his health." During 2015-2017, Haller also played for Utrecht, marking an emotional homecoming.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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