Manchester United has confirmed the signing of Benjamin Sesko from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig.
The 22-year-old who had attracted interest from several other clubs has signed a five-year deal with the Red Devils.
“Manchester United is pleased to confirm that Benjamin Sesko has joined the club, subject to registration.
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Over the past two seasons, Sesko has scored the most goals of any player under the age of 23 in Europe’s top five leagues. The 22-year-old scored 21 goals and registered six assists for RB Leipzig during the last campaign.
He has already been capped 41 times and scored 16 goals for Slovenia since becoming his country’s youngest-ever debutant in 2021,” said Manchester United
Speaking after the news, Sesko revealed how eager he was to start competing for trophies again for Manchester United and how special the club’s history is.
“The history of Manchester United is obviously very special, but what really excites me is the future.
Benjamin Sesko said: “The history of Manchester United is obviously very special but what really excites me is the future.
“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.
Benjamin Sesko said: “The history of Manchester United is obviously very special but what really excites me is the future.
“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.” he said