US EditionManchester United seal £73.7m deal for Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig
- On August 9, 2025, Manchester United secured the signing of 22-year-old Slovenian forward Benjamin Sesko, who joined the club from RB Leipzig in Manchester, England.
- The signing followed a competitive transfer battle with Newcastle United, who finished higher last season and qualified for the Champions League.
- Sesko, who scored 21 goals last season and signed a five-year contract, joins United amid the club’s rebuilding efforts after their worst top-flight finish in 51 years.
- Director Jason Wilcox highlighted Sesko’s unique blend of speed and strength, while Sesko expressed confidence that the club is well-equipped to develop further and challenge for major honors in the near future.
- Sesko’s arrival, following signings of other forwards, suggests Manchester United aims to overcome recent struggles and reestablish itself as a top competitor domestically and in Europe.
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Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim excited by Benjamin Sesko's potential
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim welcomed Benjamin Sesko to the club and said he is excited by the potential of the new signing. Sesko became United's fourth summer signing when he joined on August 9 from RB Leipzig.
Sesko completes Man Utd's new-look line-up
Manchester United signed Slovenian international Benjamin Sesko on Saturday, making him 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 £74 million (85 million euros, $99 million), completes an overhaul of the Red Devils' attack that failed to fire last season. Only four other teams scored fewer than United's 44 goals in 38 Premier …
Shafaq News - Follow-up Manchester United announced on Saturday the official signing of Slovenian striker Benjamin Sesko from German club RB Leipzig. The English club explained in an official statement that the Slovenian international player signed a contract that extends until June 2030. Manchester United beat its arch-rivals Newcastle United to sign the Slovenian striker. Over the past two seasons, Sesko topped the list of scorers for players …
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