Manchester United ein sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko for a whooping £73.7m! Eiiiish! The deal be five years, and the Slovenia international dey come plus £66.3m guaranteed payment, plus some add-ons. This be the third big signing for United this summer for attack, after Matheus Cunha (£62.5m) and Bryan Mbeumo (£65m plus £6m add-ons) join already.
Sesko, wey be 22 years old, bin dey on Newcastle United radar too, but he choose to join Ruben Amorim ein side. Last season, United finish 15th for Premier League, but the Magpies finish 5th and qualify for Champions League, plus dem win EFL Cup.
Sesko talk say, "The history of Manchester United be very special, but the future dey excite me pass. When we talk about the project, e clear say everything dey in place for this team to grow and compete for the biggest trophies again soon. From the time I reach, I feel the positive energy and family environment wey the club create. E dey clear say this be the perfect place to reach my maximum level and achieve all my ambitions. I can't wait to learn from Ruben and connect with my teammates to achieve success."
How Man Utd take afford Sesko?
People dey wonder how Man Utd take dey afford all these big signings. The club dey invest big time for attack, but dem still dey look for solve midfield issues. Sesko spend two seasons for Germany with Leipzig, after he join from Salzburg for 2023. He score 39 goals for 87 games for all competitions, plus eight assists, with 27 of those goals coming for 64 Bundesliga appearances.
What Sesko go bring to Old Trafford?
Sesko be the top goalscorer wey dey under 23 for Europe ein top five leagues, for all competitions. He dey ahead of Real Madrid ein Jude Bellingham and Florian Wirtz.
- He go bring pace and power to the attack.
- He get eye for goal.
- He go add competition for places.
Manchester United fans dey excited to see what Sesko go bring to the team. Dem hope say he go help dem compete for trophies again.