adminZURICH. – Sebastien Halle has vowed to “come back stronger” as he spoke publicly for the first time since he was diagnosed with a testicular tumour.
He has left the club’s training camp in Switzerland.
The Ivoirian has thanked everyone for their support as he released a message on his social media accounts.
He said: “I want to thank you again from the bottom of my heart for all these many warm messages received.
“I was very moved to see these beautiful reactions and I even feel like I don’t deserve so much.
“But I know that thanks to you it will only be one more test on our way. See you very soon in the ground to celebrate our next victories.”
“Thank you all for your many messages of support and affection since yesterday’s announcement. My family and I thank you. I will now focus on my recovery to come back stronger.”
Former West Ham forward Haller arrived in a £28million deal from Ajax less than two weeks ago.
The 28-year-old Ivory Coast international recently joined the Bundesliga side from Dutch club Ajax.
Dortmund said Haller “complained that he felt unwell after training on Monday” and, following medical tests, “a testicular tumour” was discovered.
Further examinations will now take place “over the coming days”.
“This news today came as a shock to Sebastien Haller and everyone else,” said Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl.
“The entire BVB family hopes that Sebastien makes a full recovery as soon as possible and that we can give him a hug again soon.
“We’ll do everything in our power to ensure that he receives the best possible treatment.” – BBC Sport/The Sun.
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