FORMER WEST HAM forward Sebastien Haller has thanked his well-wishers after being diagnosed with a testicular tumour.
Haller’s current club Borussia Dortmund have revealed that the 28-year-old underwent medical examinations on Monday after he complained about feeling unwell following training.
Haller said on Twitter: “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.”
A testicular tumour was discovered during Haller’s examinations, with further tests scheduled to take place in a specialist medical facility over the coming days.
Dortmund announced Haller’s diagnoses on Twitter and the club’s sporting director Sebastian Kehl said: “This news today came as a shock to Sebastien Haller and everyone else.
“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.”
Haller’s team-mate at Dortmund, England midfielder Jude Bellingham, tweeted his support for the Ivory Coast international.
Bellingham said: “Stay strong and get better soon brother, we’re all with you!”
Haller joined Dortmund from Ajax earlier this month for a reported £27million, signing a four-year deal, after scoring 32 goals in 36 appearances in all competitions for the Dutch club last season.
He spent one and a half seasons at West Ham, making over 50 appearances, before the Hammers sold him to Ajax for £20.25m in January 2021.
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He is very lucky it was caught on time. Speedy recovery Sebastian.
He only did a full medical last month when he signed for the club, how was that missed, scary.
@kieran horgan: it’s not something that’s generally tested for in a medical, hard to miss something you weren’t looking for
@kieran horgan: they don’t test your nuts ffs.
@kieran horgan: How was it missed? Maybe because they don’t look for it. Do you think they have a fondle of the balls during a football medical. Use your brain
@kieran horgan: if they were checking for that in a routine medical the doctor would be brought up on charges similar to Larry Nassar
Couldn’t believe it when I was getting geared up to see his debut vs Valencia yesterday afternoon. Such a heartbreaker for the player and club. Ultimately there are more things important in life than football – hopefully big Seb has a speedy recovery and he’ll finally be playing in Black & Yellow in no time.
Many have survived and gone on to have great careers like Jonas Gutierrez and Arjen Robben so hopefully he and the fans can keep the faith.