Benjamin Sesko has revealed he’s excited in regards to the undertaking at Manchester United following his transfer from RB Leipzig. The Slovenia worldwide has signed a contract with the Purple Devils till June 2030.
Sesko emerged as United’s precedence striker goal over the past fortnight and his £66.4m and £7.3m in add-ons switch was formally introduced on Saturday.
Sesko is anticipated to be unveiled to the Outdated Trafford crowd for the primary time earlier than Saturday’s pleasant with Fiorentina, and the previous Purple Bull Salzburg star can foresee himself and his new teammates competing for the most important honours very quickly.
Softfootball understood that the 22-year-old additionally attracted curiosity from Newcastle, who will compete within the Champions League within the new season. The Magpies provided a extra profitable bundle to Leipzig, however Sesko needed a transfer to Outdated Trafford.
Benjamin Sesko accomplished his medical on Friday to finalise his transfer to Manchester United, having arrived within the metropolis on Thursday night. Chatting with the membership’s official web site after sealing his switch to Outdated Trafford, the striker mentioned:
“The historical past of Manchester United is clearly very particular however what actually excites me is the longer term,”
“Once we mentioned the undertaking, it was clear that every little thing is in place for this workforce to proceed to develop and compete for the most important trophies once more quickly.
“From the second that I arrived, I may really feel the constructive vitality and household atmosphere that the membership has created. It’s clearly the right place to succeed in my most stage and fulfil all of my ambitions.
“I can’t wait to start out studying from Ruben Amorim and connecting with my team-mates to realize the success that everyone knows we’re able to collectively.”
Benjamin Sesko has spent the previous two seasons in Germany with Leipzig, having joined them from Salzburg in 2023. He scored 39 objectives in 87 video games in all competitions, together with eight assists, with 27 of these coming in 64 Bundesliga appearances.
