Overview

• Borussia Dortmund confirmed the transfer on August 18, with sporting director Sebastian Kehl describing Haller’s three-year spell as a “special story.”
• Shortly after arriving in 2022, Haller was diagnosed with a testicular tumor, underwent two operations and chemotherapy, and was back on the pitch within six months.
• He netted nine Bundesliga goals in the second half of the 2022–23 season to push Dortmund into title contention and featured as a late substitute in last year’s Champions League final loss to Real Madrid.
• Persistent injuries and a changing squad saw Haller sidelined and sent on loan first to Leganés in Spain and then to Utrecht before this permanent move.
• His six goals in 18 games helped Utrecht finish fourth in the Dutch league and secure a spot in Europa League qualifying last season.