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

Last update 3 September, 2024 por 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, expresó su satisfacción tras unirse al Leganés, stating that he needed to play again after a difficult month.

“Cuando surgió la oportunidad de venir al Lega, I didn't think twice. I am attracted to the simplicity and the possibility of getting used to this environment. Mi objetivo es darle muchas alegrías a la afición”, 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. “El mercado de fichajes ha sido todo un éxito para nosotros. We couldn't have picked better players.. Both of them, Haller y Nastasic, They come with earned prestige and a winning mentality. Solo puedo agradecerles por sumarse a nuestro proyecto”, 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. “Mi experiencia y capacidad para generar oportunidades de ataque son lo que puedo ofrecer. But to be successful, we need the whole team to be on the same page. Quiero ser una pieza clave en este proyecto”, 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. “Este verano ha sido intenso, with long negotiations, but I'm happy to be here. Quiero aprovechar el parón para integrarme bien con mis compañeros y estar listo para competir cuando volvamos a la acción”, señaló el central serbio.

Expectación entre los aficionados del Leganés ante un fichaje muy ‘random’

La llegada de Haller y Nastasic al Leganés no pasó desapercibida entre los aficionados. Cientos de seguidores se dieron cita para recibir a los nuevos jugadores, 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.

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