Sébastien Haller has revealed his preferred destination for the upcoming January transfer window.
After joining CD Leganés last summer, the Ivorian striker is set to leave and has already made his choice regarding his next move.
Despite interest from several clubs, including Dinamo Zagreb, Haller has prioritized a return to FC Utrecht, the club where he previously thrived.
According to reports from 225foot, the 30-year-old African champion is keen to rejoin Utrecht, with the Dutch side reportedly offering a loan move for the striker.
Haller’s connection to the club, where he spent a successful period before his move to Borussia Dortmund, appears to have played a pivotal role in his decision.
The project presented by FC Utrecht is said to have attracted the striker more than other potential options.
Currently under contract with Borussia Dortmund until 2026, Haller has struggled to find his place at the German club, prompting his loan spell at Leganés earlier this year.
Despite limited opportunities at Dortmund, his pedigree in European football remains undoubted, having made a significant impact in the Eredivisie and on the international stage with the Ivory Coast.
Haller’s contract with Borussia Dortmund sees him earning €11 million per year, or approximately €211,538 weekly.
His market value is estimated at €3 million, according to Transfermarkt.
While FC Utrecht are hopeful of securing Haller on a loan basis, the financial and contractual details will need to be negotiated between the clubs.
Should the deal go through, the move would offer Haller the chance to reignite his career and contribute to a team that already knows his capabilities.
Utrecht is set to face Feyenoord Rotterdam on the 18th matchday of the Dutch Eredivisie season.
This game may provide additional context to Utrecht’s aspirations and their pursuit of reinforcements in the winter window.
As Haller looks to make a positive impact following his departure from Leganés, his future will depend on the completion of negotiations with his potential suitors, with a return to Utrecht offering the most appealing proposition for the striker.
