Benjamin Sesko Explains Why He Picked Manchester United Over Arsenal, Newcastle
- Manchester United have sealed the transfer of Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig after a week of negotiations
- The Slovenian was strongly linked with Newcastle United and Arsenal early on, but he picked the Red Devils
- The 22-year-old is considered one of the most exciting strikers and is expected to improve Ruben Amorim's attack
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Benjamin Sesko has completed his move to Manchester United from RB Leipzig and has finally explained why he chose the Red Devils over Premier League sides Arsenal and Newcastle.
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After weeks of speculation, Sesko will wear the Man United jersey next season after he turned down Arsenal and Newcastle.
Manchester United struggled in front of goal last season. First-choice strikers Rasmus Højlund and Joshua Zirkzee failed to perform during the club's worst season in half a century.
How much did Benjamin Sesko cost Man United?
Sesko joins Man United in a deal worth €76.5million (KSh 11.5 billion) and €8.5 million (KSh 1.3 billion) in add-ons, according to The Athletic.
Newcastle had offered €82.5 (KSh 12.4 billion) plus €2.5 million (KSh 375 million) for the 22-year-old.
The Slovenian ultimately chose the Red Devils despite the Magpies providing Champions League football for the 2025/26 season.
The towering striker bagged 21 goals in all competitions for Leipzig last season and has 39 goals and eight assists in 87 appearances since his move in 2023.
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Why did Benjamin Sesko pick Man United?
Sesko is expected to be the first-choice striker for the Red Devils, with Rasmus Hojlund reportedly exploring moves away.
After his unveiling, Sesko revealed his reasons for joining Man United instead of Newcastle, Arsenal.
“The history of Manchester United is obviously very special but what really excites me is the future," Sesko told Man United's website. “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."
“I cannot wait to start learning from Ruben [Amorim] and connecting with my team-mates to achieve the success that we all know we are capable of together.”
It is unclear if he will be ready to start Man United's first game of the season against Arsenal on August 17.
What did Man United fans say about Sesko?
@garavut:
"Player with very high ceiling hope he reaches his potential."
@StretfordEndx:
"That is the neck of a man about to score 20 headed goals.🔥."
@cards_wizard:
"Hope this solves the goal scoring issues with the team!"
@London_fitness_guy:
"Excellent transfer window. Now to make it happen on the pitch!"
@thisisthesam:
"This window just keeps getting better and better. Baleba next please 🤝🏻."
Who will win the Premier League?
In a related story, TUKO.co.ke reported that Opta's supercomputer predicted the 2025/26 Premier League title.
Liverpool are the leading favourites with a 28.5% chance of winning it again after their triumph last campaign.
The Gunners were given a 24.3% chance to win after falling short in the last three years.
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Source: TUKO.co.ke
