{"id":19837,"date":"2025-08-09T07:17:35","date_gmt":"2025-08-09T11:17:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/09\/utds-revamp-progresses-with-seskos-arrival-at-e85-million\/"},"modified":"2025-08-09T07:17:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-09T11:17:35","slug":"utds-revamp-progresses-with-seskos-arrival-at-e85-million","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/09\/utds-revamp-progresses-with-seskos-arrival-at-e85-million\/","title":{"rendered":"UTD&#8217;s Revamp Progresses with Sesko&#8217;s Arrival at \u20ac85 Million"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Manchester United has officially signed striker Benjamin Sesco from RB Leipzig on a five-year contract, the club announced on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>According to ESPN, the transfer fee is estimated to be around \u20ac85 million ($98.8 million) including potential add-ons, which Leipzig believes are attainable. The deal also features a sell-on clause, allowing Leipzig to receive a percentage of any future transfer fees. Additionally, the clubs plan to organize friendly matches in the future.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Manchester United&#8217;s history is truly remarkable, but I\u2019m really enthusiastic about what lies ahead,&#8221; said Sesco.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDuring our discussions, it became evident that this team has everything needed to develop further and quickly compete for major trophies again.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom the moment I stepped into the club, I sensed the positive energy and familial atmosphere, which is the ideal environment for me to reach my full potential and meet all my goals.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I\u2019m eager to start learning from Reuben (Amorim), bond with my teammates, and achieve success together.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside class=\"inline inline-photo full\">\n<figure><picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0809%2Fr1529575_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=570&amp;format=jpg, https:\/\/a.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0809%2Fr1529575_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=1140&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 376px)\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0809%2Fr1529575_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=375, https:\/\/a.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0809%2Fr1529575_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 375px)\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\" lazyload lazyload\" data-image-container=\".inline-photo\" height=\"320\" width=\"570\"><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"photoCaption\">Benjamin Sesco is the latest forward to join Manchester United. <cite>Manchester United\/Manchester United via Getty Images<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<p>United faced competition from Newcastle United in their pursuit of the highly sought-after Slovenia international.<\/p>\n<p>ESPN sources indicated that Newcastle had made several offers for Sesco; however, his preference was to join Manchester United.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8211; Premier League Preview: Can Chelsea Surpass Liverpool?<\/strong><br \/><strong>&#8211; The Impact of Preseason on Premier League Goals<\/strong><br \/><strong>&#8211; Man United vs Fiorentina: Match Time and Viewing Options<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The signing of Sesco follows the arrivals of Brian Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, contributing to United&#8217;s spending exceeding the \u00a32 million mark this summer. He is expected to spearhead the attack in Ruben Amorim&#8217;s revamped squad.<\/p>\n<p>Last season, Sesco scored 21 goals in 45 appearances for Leipzig after a successful spell at RB Salzburg before his transfer to Germany in 2023.<\/p>\n<p><inline1><br \/>\n<\/inline1>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong> This signing is a significant moment for soccer fans, as Sesco brings youthful energy and potential to Manchester United&#8217;s forward line. His arrival may signal a turning point for the club, reigniting their quest for glory and drawing in fans eager for a return to their winning ways.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United has officially signed striker Benjamin Sesco from RB Leipzig on a five-year contract, the club announced on Saturday. According to ESPN, the transfer fee is estimated to be around \u20ac85 million ($98.8 million) including potential add-ons, which Leipzig believes are attainable. 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