The club has confirmed that Sebastien Haller, a striker for Borussia Dortmund, has withdrawn from their pre-season camp in Switzerland due to the discovery of a tumor.
The Ivory Coast international, who joined the Black and Yellows on a four-year contract from Ajax earlier this month, has returned to Germany for further testing.
The Bundesliga club requested that the privacy of the 28-year-old and his family be respected, adding that they would provide additional updates as soon as possible.
Haller initially complained of feeling ill after a training session on Monday, but subsequent medical examinations revealed a testicular tumor.
“This news today surprised Sebastien Haller and all of us,” said sporting director Sebastian Kehl.
“The entire BVB family wishes Sebastien a full recovery as soon as possible and that we can hug him again soon.” We will do everything in our power to ensure that he receives the best possible treatment. “
Haller’s move to Dortmund marks his second Bundesliga spell, after previously playing for Eintracht Frankfurt, and comes on the back of an impressive resurgence at Ajax following a lacklustre period with West Ham.
The forward finished last season as the Eredivisie’s top scorer, with 21 goals in 31 games.
