Manchester United Seals The Signing Of Benjamin Sesko From RB Leipzig

‎Manchester United have sealed the transfer of Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig for €76.5 million (£66 million) on a five-year contract.

‎Sesko will become Ruben Amorim’s fourth major signing of the summer after passing his medical at Old Trafford on Saturday morning.

‎He was due to be unveiled as a United player at midday ahead of the friendly with Fiorentina.

‎The 22-year-old said, “The history of Manchester United is obviously very special but what really excites me is the future. 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.

‎“From the moment that I arrived, I could feel the positive energy and family environment that the club has created. 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 and connecting with my teammates to achieve the success that we all know we are capable of together.”

‎The Slovenia international found the net 13 times in the Bundesliga last season and is regarded as one of Europe’s most sought-after young forwards.

‎Sesko’s addition brings United’s outlay to roughly £214m after the acquisitions of Matheus Cunha, Diego León, and Bryan Mbeumo.

‎He is expected to anchor Amorim’s attacking trio, alongside Cunha and Mbeumo.

‎Jason Wilcox, United’s director of football, said, “Benjamin 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.

‎“We have followed Benjamin’s career closely; all of our data analysis and research concluded that he has the required qualities and personality to thrive at Manchester United.

‎”Working under the guidance of Ruben and our excellent performance team, Benjamin is joining the perfect environment to support him to reach his world-class potential.”

‎Sesko had been among Newcastle’s summer transfer targets, making a higher offer in transfer fee and wages, only for the player to say Old Trafford was his preferred move.

‎Newcastle’s difficulty in landing several top targets despite signing Anthony Elanga and Aaron Ramsdale has sparked talk that the club’s owners, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (which owns 85%), are less engaged than before.

‎The misses include Hugo Ekitiké, Sesko, James Trafford, and João Pedro.

‎Manager Eddie Howe has rejected such speculation, though he acknowledged that the Isak situation has unsettled the squad.