Sebastian Haller returns to Dortmund training just six months after testicular tumour diagnosis

Sebastian Haller has announced his incredible return to training with Borussia Dortmund, just six months after he was diagnosed with a testicular tumor.

The striker received the crushing news in July, shortly after joining the German club for £29m on a four-year deal and requiring chemotherapy to treat his cancer, with the 28-year-old ultimately having two operations as part of his treatment.

Now he has sent a message to his followers on social media to thank them for all their support during his difficult spell and has revealed that he is back at the club’s training center where he will prepare for his late debut in the coming weeks.

Sebastian Haller has announced his return to training for Borussia Dortmund, just six months after he was diagnosed with a testicular tumor.

Haller underwent two operations to remove a testicular tumor, both successful.

“Hey guys, I’m finally back,” the former West Ham striker said in a clip on Twitter.

‘It wasn’t that easy, but with your support it was better and easier to do. I’m really looking forward to seeing you in the stadium for some wins.

The German giants play their first game since the World Cup against Augsburg on January 22, giving Haller around three weeks to recover in time for the game.

Haller joined Dortmund from Ajax, where he excelled during two seasons in Amsterdam, scoring 47 times in 66 appearances, earning him a big step up to the Bundesliga.

Haller joined Dortmund for £29m last summer and is looking to finally make his debut

The former West Ham star has opened up about the impact his battle with cancer had on his family.

However, he soon received the explosive news that he had a testicular tumor, as he revealed how he and his family struggled to come to terms with the diagnosis.

‘My wife was in shock, but she could deal with it. But… my mom… it wasn’t the same, because mothers are mothers,’ Haller said in an interview with ESPN.

“I called my brothers and sisters to make sure they will be there for her so she doesn’t feel alone. This is what I have done.

speaking to Uefa last month, he revealed that he has spent “five straight days in the hospital, where I am connected 24/7” and is unable to get out of bed while injecting the treatment. He then she has a two week rest period.

Haller hopes to be ready in time to face Augsburg in Dortmund’s first game since the World Cup.

‘That’s one phase, and I have to do that four times. Four phases of chemotherapy lasting approximately three weeks each,” she added.

“After that, depending on how my cancer progresses and how it spreads, I may be forced to have surgery.

“A lot of people ask me when I’ll be back, but there are so many things to take into account that it’s hard to give them a straight answer.”