‘Curse Cancer’: The Boots Sebastien Haller Will Wear on His Dortmund Return After Battling Testicular Tumour

• Sebastien Haller is set to mark his sensational return to football after battling cancer with a personal message on his football boots
• The Ivorian striker hasn’t been able to play a competitive match for Dortmund since moving from Ajax last summer
• Haller featured in an exhibition game for Dortmund and even notched an incredible seven-minute hat-trick

Sebastien Haller is set to make his competitive return following his treatment for testicular cancer.

Haller, who had surgery and chemotherapy before recently returning to training with his teammates, has been included in Dortmund's squad for Sunday's game with Augsburg.

The 28-year-old striker was diagnosed with cancer shortly after he signed for Borussia Dortmund from Ajax last summer.

He made his first appearance for the Yellow and Blacks when he played in a friendly earlier this month, bagging a hattrick in the process.

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Ahead of his maiden competitive bow for the German club, the Ivorian marksman has revealed the boots he will be sporting.

For this special occasion, he has picked out a special pair of boots with a very personal message, per Benchwarmers.

According to the Sun, Haller, who wears Puma Ultra Ultimate soccer cleats, will step onto the field with his bright orange Ultra Ultimates having the inscription "F*ck Cancer."

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Sebastien Haller has started training as he begins the process of his comeback to football, following months of being on the sidelines due to cancer.

The Borussia Dortmund star was diagnosed with testicular cancer three months ago, forcing him to put his career on hold.

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However, the Ivorian forward has returned to Holland to continue his rehabilitation as he trains with Ajax Amsterdam.

Seb Haller diagnosed with cancer

Sports Brief earlier reported that Sébastien Haller and Borussia Dortmund have suffered a major blow ahead of the new season.

The Bundesliga side will be without their new striker, Haller, after the player was ruled out for an indefinite period.

The Ivory Coast international travelled back to Germany from Switzerland to undergo medical tests after he reported that he was feeling unwell. It was then discovered that he had a testicular tumour. He will now undergo further tests at a specialised medical centre.