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Sébastien Haller Completes Permanent Return to FC Utrecht

Dortmund agreed a multi-million euro settlement instead of a transfer fee to terminate Haller’s contract

Sébastien Haller verlässt das Ruhrgebiet endgültig
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Sébastien Haller verlässt Dortmund und wechselt zum FC Utrecht.

Overview

  • Haller has signed a permanent deal with FC Utrecht running through 2026, ending his loan spell from Borussia Dortmund.
  • Borussia Dortmund will not receive a transfer fee and reportedly paid around €5 million to settle the striker’s remaining contract and save on future wages.
  • The 31-year-old said Utrecht was his only ideal destination despite interest from other clubs this summer, citing familiarity and regular playing time.
  • During his loan in early 2025, Haller scored six goals in 18 appearances for Utrecht and hopes to build on that performance.
  • Since returning from a testicular cancer diagnosis, Haller made 41 appearances for Dortmund between early 2023 and 2025, tallying 12 goals and six assists.