The Benjamin Sesko transfer saga has come to an end. Manchester United announced in an official statement the arrival of the Slovenian striker, who leaves RB Leipzig after signing a contract with the Red Devils until 2030.
Without a doubt, Benjamin Sesko has been one of the players who has generated the most interest among Europe's top teams this season, especially in the Premier League.
The Slovenian striker's outstanding 2024/25 season with RB Leipzig, in which he scored 21 goals and provided 6 assists in 45 official appearances, made him one of the most prolific strikers ahead of the summer transfer market.
Arsenal were the first to show interest in the 22-year-old striker, although the Gunners ultimately opted for Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres, another of the big No. 9s on the transfer market.
Newcastle joined the race for the RB Leipzig striker and even had their €90 million bid accepted by the German club, but just when it looked like Sesko was set to join the Magpies, Manchester United entered the scene.
The Red Devils put an €85 million offer on the table for the Serbia international, and although it was lower than Newcastle's, Sesko was clear that he preferred to play at Old Trafford and pushed RB Leipzig to accept the Manchester club's offer, resulting in a club-to-club agreement.
Days later, it was confirmed that the young striker had agreed personal terms with Ruben Amorim's side, signing until June 2030.
In this way, Sesko will bolster the Red Devils' front line, who had considerable difficulty resolving their goal drought in their disastrous last season, which saw them finish in their worst position in Premier League history, sitting fifteenth with 42 points.
Additionally, the Manchester-based side failed to secure Champions League football for the 2025/26 campaign after losing the Europa League final 1-0 to Spurs.