Sébastien Hallerthe star striker of Elephants of Ivory Coastofficially joined Utrechthis training club, on loan until the end of the season. This announcement, made by the Dutch club on its X account, marks a turning point in the career of the 30-year-old striker.
« I am deeply grateful that this return was able to come to fruition “, confided the Ivorian African champion after an unsuccessful stint at Leganes (0 goals in 9 matches).
Sébastien Haller hopes to relaunch his career in Eredivisie
This return to Eredivisie represents for Haller an opportunity to relaunch his career and regain confidence, after months marked by personal challenges, notably his fight against cancer.
The Ivorian gunner, who will wear the number 91, is already a legend for supporters ofUtrechtthanks to its 51 goals in 98 matches before his departure for‘Eintracht Francfort more than seven years ago. This return keeps a promise he made at the time: “ I’ll come back one day. »
« It’s not easy to go away from my family for five months, but Utrecht was the only place where I could envisage it. This is where I want to show myself again “, he declared on the club’s official website.
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