Shock diagnosis for soccer star Sébastien Haller: The BVB player has been diagnosed with a tumor in his testicles.

Shocking news for soccer star Sébastien Haller (28): A testicular tumor has been discovered in the Borussia Dortmund player. BVB confirmed this in a Twitter post late Monday evening (July 18). It says that Haller left the training camp in Bad Ragaz in Switzerland “due to illness” and has already traveled back to Dortmund.

After initial examinations, a tumor was discovered in his testicles. The Bundesliga club wishes its player “get well soon”, writes the BVB in conclusion. Haller himself has not yet commented on the diagnosis. In the coming days, the professional kicker should be subject to further investigations.

“This news today was a shock”

BVB sports director Sebastian Kehl (42) already spoke in a statement: “This news today was a shock for Sebastién Haller and all of us. The entire BVB family wishes Sebastién that he gets completely healthy as soon as possible and that we will get him back soon into our arms. We will do everything in our power to ensure that he receives the best possible treatment.”