Sebastien haller grateful for support after testicular tumour diagnosis

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.” You may like 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.” The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight

to your inbox every week. 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.