Manchester United have signed Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig in a bid to recover from their worst-ever Premier League campaign.
United will pay Leipzig a fee that could rise to €85 million ($99 million) for the 22-year-old, who has agreed to a five-year deal. Sesko becomes the third attacking recruit this summer, following the arrivals of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, as coach Ruben Amorim looks to strengthen the frontline ahead of his first full season in charge.
United endured a dismal 2024–25 season, finishing 15th — just three spots above the relegation zone — with a club-record 18 defeats and their lowest-ever points tally of 42. Only four teams scored fewer goals.
Strikers Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee managed just 18 goals between them in all competitions, prompting the club’s attacking overhaul.
Sesko, who has been likened to Zlatan Ibrahimovic due to his 1.95-meter frame and technical ability, scored 14 and 13 goals in his two seasons at Leipzig. He also has six goals in 28 Champions League matches for Leipzig and former club Salzburg, and 16 goals in 41 appearances for Slovenia.
Mbeumo netted 20 Premier League goals for Brentford last season, while Cunha scored 17 in all competitions for Wolves.
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“The history of Manchester United is obviously very special but what really excites me is the future,” Sesko said. “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.”
Source: Agency