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19 hours ago
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Benjamin Šeško joins Manchester United
Benjamin Šeško joins Manchester United The saga surrounding Benjamin Šeško's future has finally come to an end. The 22-year-old Slovenian striker will be unveiled this Saturday by Manchester United. In recent weeks, the RB Leipzig centre-forward seemed destined for Newcastle United—a move that could have paved the way for Alexander Isak's transfer to Liverpool. In the end, he won't be joining the Magpies. According to Sky Sports, Šeško has signed a five-year contract with the Red Devils. The Athletic reports that the transfer is worth €85 million, including bonuses. And it's clear that the former Bundesliga forward is already excited about the new Premier League challenge ahead: This is clearly the perfect place for me to reach my full potential and achieve all my ambitions. From the moment I arrived, I felt the positive energy and the family atmosphere the club has created.
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20 hours ago
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🎥 Šeško receives warm welcome at Old Trafford unveiling
Just hours after officially joining Man United from RB Leipzig in a £74m deal, Benjamin Šeško was unveiled to the Old Trafford faithful. Ahead of the Red Devils' home friendly clash against Fiorentina, the Slovakian international was introduced and received a welcome reception from the Man United fans. The 22-year-old was also pictured alongside other summer arrivals Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha ahead of kick-off. Šeško wasn't included in United's matchday squad for the friendly, but there was plenty of interest in the new high-profile arrival. 📸 Matt McNulty - 2025 Getty Images
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a day ago
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🚨 Official: Šeško joins Man United for €85 million
United is breaking the bank (once again)! A massive transfer was made official this Saturday morning in the Premier League! Manchester United has announced the arrival, for five seasons, of 22-year-old Slovenian striker Benjamin Šeško. Šeško joins from Leipzig for 85 million euros (76.5 million fixed + 8.5 million in bonuses) according to The Athletic. This is another massive transfer for Manchester United this summer, which has already spent 75 million for Matheus Cunha and 80 million for Bryan Mbeumo. As a reminder, MU did not qualify for any European competition this season. The club's ambition with this major signing is clear: to return to the Champions League next season! This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here. 📸 Maja Hitij - 2024 Getty Images
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2 days ago
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Leipzig have two Šeško replacements lined up, reports Sky Germany
According to Sky Germany, if Benjamin Šeško leaves RB Leipzig there are several strikers on the club's shortlist. A verbal agreement has already been reached with Göztepe marksman Rômulo and the striker is waiting for things to move forward. Meanwhile, Fabio Silva also remains an interesting topic at the Saxony club who scored 10 goals on loan at Las Palmas last season. Reinforcements in attack are possible not only if Šeško departs – but also if Timo Werner and André Silva leave the club. At the moment, a lot of salary budget is tied up in the duo, with Werner and Silva earning around €18million per year combined.
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3 days ago
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🚨 BREAKING: Man Utd 'strike agreement' to sign Leipzig striker
Manchester United have reached an agreement in principle with RB Leipzig to sign striker Benjamin Šeško in a blockbuster €85 million deal, according to The Athletic's David Ornstein. The 22-year-old forward, who has been a standout performer for Leipzig and the Slovenian national team, will cost €76.5m upfront, with an additional €8.5m in performance-based add-ons due. Šeško has been given the green light to fly to Manchester and undergo a medical ahead of the official completion of the move. The deal comes after heavy interest from several top clubs, with Newcastle United reportedly offering more but reports suggest Šeško favoured a move to Old Trafford, believing in the club's project and the direction they are taking. Šeško is expected to be unveiled before United's Premier League opener at Old Trafford this weekend. 📸 Maja Hitij - 2025 Getty Images
