Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller has been sent home from his side’s pre-season training camp after discovering he has a testicular tumour.
The Ivory Coast international fell ill during training on Monday morning and was examined by the medical team, who discovered the tumour.
In an official statement released by Dortmund, the club confirmed: “In the course of intensive medical examinations, a tumour was finally discovered in the testicles during the course of the day. “During the coming days, further examinations will take place in a specialized medical centre.
Borussia Dortmund asks that the privacy of the player and his family be respected and that no questions be asked. As soon as we have further information, we will inform you in consultation with the player.”Haller recently signed for the Bundesliga outfit from Ajax in a deal worth £26million.
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