Sébastien Haller has voiced his dissatisfaction with his current situation at Leganés, admitting that his experience in La Liga has not met his expectations. The Ivorian striker, who joined the Spanish club on loan from Borussia Dortmund, is struggling to find his form and is critical of the team’s style of play.
Haller’s move to Leganés marks a significant shift in his career following two challenging seasons at Dortmund.
The 29-year-old had been brought to the Bundesliga side for a reported €30 million from Ajax in 2021, but his time there was marred by injuries and inconsistent performances.
Now, after more than three months with Leganés, Haller has yet to score a goal, and his playing time is becoming increasingly limited.
In his last three league matches, the striker has started on the bench, further raising doubts about his future with the club.
In an honest interview with Eurosport’s French branch, Haller opened up about his frustrations: “It’s not what I was hoping for.
My season so far has been full of pitfalls, but that’s part of the ups and downs of a career and life.”
The forward has also been hindered by ongoing injuries, which have prevented him from building any real momentum.
“I suffer a lot from minor injuries here. They always come exactly when I feel ready. A striker needs confidence,” he said, highlighting the physical and mental toll of his stop-start season.
Haller, who thrived in more attacking setups at previous clubs West Ham, Ajax, and Dortmund, is finding it challenging to adapt to the style of play at Leganés.
The team, known for a more defensive, counter-attacking approach, is a far cry from the possession-heavy systems Haller has been accustomed to. ”
I’m also playing in a completely different team to the one I’ve known for the last three or four years.
It’s new for me to play further away from goal and more on the counterattack. Playing in a team that has more of the ball is sometimes a bit easier,” he explained.
His struggles at Dortmund were no secret, and Haller was ultimately sidelined under coach Nuri Sahin. “In Dortmund, I was no longer expected at all, so that’s the best thing you can do.
I didn’t feel like I was an uninvited guest at Dortmund’s training sessions. And that the other players would then feel sorry.
I don’t see why Dortmund would want to use me next season either. But I always keep the door open,” Haller reflected, acknowledging that his departure from the German club was inevitable.
As he continues to search for form in Spain, Haller remains determined to push through this difficult period in his career, hopeful that better opportunities will arise.
