MANCHESTER United have completed the signing of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko in a move worth £73.7m.
The deal for the Slovenia international, who has joined on a five-year contract, includes a guaranteed payment of £66.3m, with the remainder in add-ons.
He is United’s third major signing in attack following the arrivals of Matheus Cunha for £62.5m and Bryan Mbeumo for £65m with £6m in add-ons, with the trio presented to the club’s fans prior to Saturday’s pre-season home game against Fiorentina.
Sesko, 22, was also a target for Newcastle United but has chosen to join Ruben Amorim’s side.
United finished 15th in the Premier League last season, while the Magpies were fifth and qualified for the Champions League in a campaign in which they also won the EFL Cup.
“The history of Manchester United is obviously very special but what really excites me is the future,” said Sesko.
“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.
“From the moment that I arrived, I could feel the positive energy and family environment that the club has created. It is clearly the perfect place to reach my maximum level and fulfil all of my ambitions.
“I cannot wait to start learning from Ruben and connecting with my team-mates to achieve the success that we all know we are capable of together.”
Speaking to MUTV, United head coach Amorim said: “He has the characteristics that we needed. Ben is a player that, with all the information that we have, we need to stop the guy from working – it is not the opposite! That is also important.
“He is the right character in this group so we are really, really happy to have him.”
Sesko has spent the past two seasons in Germany with Leipzig, having joined them from sister club Salzburg in 2023.
He scored 39 goals in 87 games in all competitions, along with eight assists, with 27 of those coming in 64 Bundesliga appearances.
Sesko is the top goalscorer currently aged under 23 in Europe’s top five leagues, in all competitions.
