Overview

• Manchester United officially confirmed Benjamin Sesko’s transfer from RB Leipzig in a deal worth up to £74 million, featuring an initial £66.4 million fee plus £7.6 million in potential add-ons.
• Sesko has signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford, keeping him at the club until June 2030 pending completion of registration formalities.
• The 22-year-old rejected a higher offer from Newcastle United to join United, citing the club’s future project and positive environment as decisive factors.
• Last season at Leipzig, Sesko scored 21 goals in 45 appearances and he joins Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo as United’s third forward signing this summer.
• He is set to be officially unveiled to supporters before United’s final pre-season friendly against Fiorentina at Old Trafford.