Sébastien Haller, the bomb of LaLiga and the most random signing of Leganés

Last update 3 September, 2024 by Alberto Llopis

Sébastien Haller was the last-gasp bomb of the summer transfer market 2024. A hiring by Leganés that no one expected and that came as a surprise at the last second literally in the market.

The French striker but with an Ivorian passport, for which Borussia Dortmund paid 31 million euros a couple of years ago, expressed his satisfaction after joining Leganés, stating that he needed to play again after a difficult month.

“When the opportunity arose to come to Lega, I didn't think twice. I am attracted to the simplicity and the possibility of getting used to this environment. My goal is to give a lot of joy to the fans”, commented the Ivorian striker during his official presentation. Haller was full of ambition and enthusiasm, describing his new challenge as a question of mindset, whether fighting for a title or ensuring permanence.

Sébastien Haller He suffered one of the biggest blows of his life when he just signed in Dortmund, with A tumor was detected in a testicle. He managed to overcome it and returned to the playing fields in February 2023. But his last season has not been as good as he would have liked..

A presentation with high expectations

The presentation event, held in the press room of the Butarque Sports City, It was also attended by Matija Nastasic, another of the club's recent signings. Both players were presented together with the Leganés sports director, Txema Indias, who did not hide his satisfaction with the incorporations. “The transfer market has been a success for us. We couldn't have picked better players.. Both of them, Haller y Nastasic, They come with earned prestige and a winning mentality. I can only thank you for joining our project”, Indies expressed.

Sébastien Haller's international experience, a luxury for Leganés

Haller, who has shone in clubs like Eintracht Frankfurt, West Ham, Ajax y Borussia Dortmund, and has scored more than 113 goals throughout his career, He was clear about what he hopes to contribute to the team. “My experience and ability to generate attacking opportunities are what I can offer. But to be successful, we need the whole team to be on the same page. I want to be a key piece in this project”, he claimed.

Nastasic, another important reinforcement for the team

For your part, Nastasic, who arrives after being a defensive pillar in Mallorca last season, He highlighted the warmth of Leganés and the importance of feeling part of a big family. “This summer has been intense, with long negotiations, but I'm happy to be here. I want to take advantage of the break to integrate well with my teammates and be ready to compete when we return to action.”, pointed out the Serbian center.

😍 What a beautiful day we have had with the presentation of @HallerSeb and Matija Nastasic!

— C.D. Leganes (@CDLeganes) September 3, 2024

Expectation among Leganés fans in the face of a very 'random' signing’

The arrival of Haller and Nastasic to Leganés did not go unnoticed among fans. Hundreds of fans gathered to welcome the new players, with Haller attracting much of the attention thanks to his impressive track record, which includes titles in the Netherlands, Germany and the recent African Cup of Nations 2023 with Ivory Coast. The forward will be linked to Leganés until June 2025, a real luxury for the club.