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Man Utd sign RB Leipzig striker Sesko for £74m

Man Utd sign RB Leipzig striker Sesko for £74m

Summary

Manchester United has signed striker Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig for £74 million. Sesko, aged 22, is the team's third new attacker this summer, joining Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo. The Slovenian player chose Manchester United over Newcastle United and aims to achieve great success with the club.

Key Facts

  • Manchester United signed Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig for £73.7 million.
  • Sesko's contract includes a guaranteed payment of £66.3 million with additional performance-based add-ons.
  • He is Manchester United's third major signing in attack this summer.
  • Sesko was previously a target for Newcastle United.
  • In Germany, Sesko scored 39 goals in 87 games over two seasons with RB Leipzig.
  • Sesko was the top scorer under age 23 in Europe's top five leagues last season.
  • He is known for his speed, having reached a top speed of 35.7 km/h.
  • Sesko's height of 6ft 5in contributed to a high success rate in aerial duels.
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