Sesko, who has scored 16 goals in 41 international appearances, is United\u2019s third major attacking signing following the recruitment of Matheus Cunha for \u00a362.5m from Wolves and Bryan Mbeumo, who joined from Brentford for \u00a365m with \u00a36m in add-ons.<\/p>\n
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\u201cManchester United is pleased to confirm that Benjamin Sesko has joined the club, subject to registration,\u201d read a club statement.<\/p>\n
The five-year contract includes a guaranteed payment of \u00a366.3million, with the remainder in add-ons, according to reports.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe history of Manchester United is obviously very special but what really excites me is the future,\u201d said Sesko.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen we discussed the project, it was clear that everything is in place for this team to continue to grow and compete for the biggest trophies again soon.\u201d Sesko had also been linked with Newcastle, but once again Eddie Howe\u2019s League Cup winners failed to land their target despite being able to offer European football this season, unlike Manchester United.<\/p>\n
Howe had seen Sesko as a ready-made replacement for unhappy Swedish striker Alexander Isak, who has been a target for champions Liverpool.<\/p>\n
Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko has joined Manchester United.Source: AP<\/p>\n
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Sesko, though, said he felt a vibrancy at United as they seek to rebound from a desperately disappointing 2024-2025 campaign under 40-year-old Portuguese manager Ruben Amorim.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom the moment that I arrived, I could feel the positive energy and family environment that the club has created,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is clearly the perfect place to reach my maximum level and fulfil all of my ambitions.<\/p>\n
\u201cI cannot wait to start learning from Ruben and connecting with my team-mates to achieve the success that we all know we are capable of together.\u201d Sesko had also previously been linked with Arsenal after impressing during his two-year spell in Germany, where he scored 39 times in 87 appearances for Leipzig, including 21 goals last season.<\/p>\n
Standing 1.95 metres (6ft 4ins) tall, Sesko\u2019s towering physique, electric pace and eye for goal have earned comparisons with Manchester City\u2019s Erling Haaland.<\/p>\n
Like Haaland, he also made his name at RB Salzburg before moving to Germany in 2023.<\/p>\n
United are banking on Sesko realising his abundant potential to fire them back into contention at the top of the Premier League table.<\/p>\n
Between them, Sesko, Cunha and Mbeumo combined for 58 goals last season. The massive outlay on their arrivals needs to bear fruit quickly with United under pressure to meet financial sustainability rules, especially without the revenue of European football this season.<\/p>\n
Sesko\u2019s arrival is likely to presage the departure of Rasmus Hojlund, whose plight might provide a salutary tale for the Slovenian.<\/p>\n
The 23-year-old Danish forward arrived with similarly high hopes but has failed to deliver and is reportedly subject to interest from Serie A side AC Milan.<\/p>\n
Sesko though has convinced United\u2019s director of football Jason Wilcox that he has the attributes to help propel United back into title contention.<\/p>\n
\u201cBenjamin possesses a rare combination of electrifying pace and the ability to physically dominate defenders, making him one of the most exceptional young talents in world football,\u201d said Wilcox.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have followed Benjamin\u2019s career closely; all of our data analysis and research concluded that he has the required qualities and personality to thrive at Manchester United.\u201d <\/p>\n
LIVERPOOL PLOT ISAK MOVE<\/p>\n
Liverpool manager Arne Slot refused to rule out an improved bid for Newcastle\u2019s Alexander Isak as the Premier League champions consider adding to their formidable firepower, with Darwin Nunez set to leave for Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n
After a quiet first year in the transfer market under Slot the Reds have spent almost \u00a3300 million (AU$618 million) on forwards Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike as well as full-backs Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong.<\/p>\n
Nunez is one of a number of significant exits that will help recoup much of that outlay as the Uruguayan closes in on a $95 million move to Al Hilal.<\/p>\n