Manchester United sign forward Benjamin Sesko
Football
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AFP
| Aug 09, 2025
Manchester United signed Slovenian international Benjamin Sesko on Saturday, the third forward the 20-time English champions have acquired in the close season.
The 22-year-old's arrival from RB Leipzig, in a deal reported to be worth up to PS74 million (85 million euros, $99 million), completes an overhaul of the Red Devils' attack that failed to fire last season.
"Manchester United is pleased to confirm that Benjamin Sesko has joined the club, subject to registration," read a club statement.
The five-year contract includes a guaranteed payment of PS66.3million, with the remainder in add-ons, according to reports.
Sesko, who has scored 16 goals in 41 international appearances, is United's third major signing in attack following the arrivals of Matheus Cunha for PS62.5m and Bryan Mbeumo for PS65m with PS6m in add-ons.
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"The history of Manchester United is obviously very special but what really excites me is the future," said Sesko.
"When 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."
Sesko had also been linked with Newcastle, but once again Eddie Howe's League Cup winners failed to land their target despite being able to offer European football this season, unlike Manchester United.
Sesko, though, said he felt a vibrancy round the club as they seek to rebound from a desperately disappointing 2024-2025 campaign.
"From the moment that I arrived, I could feel the positive energy and family environment that the club has created," he said.
"It is clearly the perfect place to reach my maximum level and fulfil all of my ambitions.
"I cannot wait to start learning from Ruben (Amorim) and connecting with my team-mates to achieve the success that we all know we are capable of together."