BORUSSIA DORTMUND striker Sebastien Haller has confirmed he needs to undergo further surgery to remove his testicular cancer tumour.
The ex-West Ham star hasn’t played for the Bundesliga giants since his summer move from Ajax after being diagnosed with the illness.
Haller, 28, has been undergoing chemotherapy for several months and was all smiles following his last update soon after getting the news.
But the striker confirmed on Twitter he still needs more treatment.
The Ivory Coast international said: “As planned from the beginning, different possibilities were considered following the chemo.
“I tell you that the fight is not over for me.
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“I will have to undergo an operation to permanently end this tumour which keeps me away from the pitch.
“I want to thank you all for the messages of support and the strength you give me in this ordeal.
“Looking forward to seeing you all soon.”
Haller spent 18 months at West Ham before signing for Ajax in 2021 after struggling in the Premier League.
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He rediscovered his form in Holland, scoring 47 goals in just 66 games.
Eleven of those goals came in the Champions League to help Ajax reach the last 16.
His form earned him a move to Dortmund, but his cancer has stopped him from taking to the pitch.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
