Sébastien Haller Transfers from Europe to Japanese Club Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Ivorian striker Sébastien Haller, 32, has left Dutch club FC Utrecht to join J1 League side Sanfrecce Hiroshima on a one-season deal for the 2026/27 season. The former Borussia Dortmund, Ajax, and West Ham forward, who battled testicular cancer and injuries, will wear number 22. Haller expressed gratitude and aims to help the club achieve its goals, marking his move from European to Asian football.
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Sébastien Haller joins Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Ivorian striker Sébastien Haller, aged 32, has signed a permanent contract with Japanese J-League club Sanfrecce Hiroshima, joining from FC Utrecht for the 2026/27 season. The move follows a challenging final season at Utrecht, where Haller scored one goal and provided three assists in 23 appearances. The transfer was officially announced by Sanfrecce Hiroshima on July 6, 2026, via a club statement and social media post. Haller expressed happiness and gratitude about joining the club. The article, published by Foot Mercato, highlights the player's transition from European football to the J-League.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertSébastien Haller Transfers from FC Utrecht to Sanfrecce Hiroshima in Japan
Sébastien Haller, the 32-year-old Ivorian striker, has left FC Utrecht and Europe to join Japanese club Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J-League. He signed a one-season deal on Monday morning, marking his eighth club after previous stints at AJ Auxerre, Eintracht Frankfurt, West Ham, Ajax Amsterdam, Borussia Dortmund, Leganés, and FC Utrecht. Haller expressed happiness and gratitude in a statement on the club's website, saying he looks forward to discovering Hiroshima and helping the club achieve its goals. He will wear the number 22 jersey and join his new teammates in Austria for pre-season training before the 2026-2027 season starts on August 8. Haller was not called up by the Ivory Coast national team for the World Cup.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footSébastien Haller Transfers to Sanfrecce Hiroshima in Japan's J-League
Sébastien Haller, the 32-year-old Ivorian striker, has left FC Utrecht and Europe to join Japanese club Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J-League. He signed a one-season contract on Monday morning, marking his eighth club after previous stints at AJ Auxerre, Eintracht Frankfurt, West Ham, Ajax Amsterdam, Borussia Dortmund, Leganés, and FC Utrecht. Haller expressed happiness and gratitude in a statement on the club's website, saying he looks forward to discovering Hiroshima and helping the club achieve its goals. He will wear the number 22 jersey and join his new teammates in Austria for a training camp before the 2026-2027 season starts on August 8. Haller was not called up by Ivory Coast for the World Cup.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footSébastien Haller Transfers to Sanfrecce Hiroshima in J-League
Sébastien Haller, the 32-year-old Ivorian striker, has left FC Utrecht and European football to join Japanese club Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J-League. Haller signed a one-season contract on Monday morning, marking his eighth club after stints with AJ Auxerre, Eintracht Frankfurt, West Ham, Ajax Amsterdam, Borussia Dortmund, Leganés, and a previous spell at Utrecht. He will wear the number 22 jersey and join his new teammates in Austria for pre-season training ahead of the 2026-2027 season starting August 8. Haller, who was not called up for the Ivory Coast national team for the World Cup, expressed gratitude and excitement about the move, stating he aims to help the club achieve its goals. The transfer represents a significant shift for the experienced forward as he begins a new chapter in Asia.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuFormer Dortmund Striker Sébastien Haller Joins Sanfrecce Hiroshima
On July 6, J1 League club Sanfrecce Hiroshima officially announced the signing of 32-year-old Ivorian striker Sébastien Haller from Dutch club FC Utrecht for the 2026/27 season. Haller will wear the number 22 jersey. He has previously played for Eintracht Frankfurt, West Ham, Ajax, and Borussia Dortmund. His form declined after battling testicular cancer and multiple injuries. Haller has 34 caps and 11 goals for the Ivory Coast national team. In a statement, Haller expressed happiness and gratitude, vowing to work with humility and respect to achieve the club's goals.
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