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Manchester United have sealed their third signing of the summer time with a deal agreed for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.
The Peoples Individual relayed Fabrizio Romano’s well-known “Right here we go” phrase, with the deal value an preliminary €76.5 million with one other €8.5 million in add-ons.
Newcastle had been additionally within the race, and had even agreed private phrases with the Slovenian, however the 22-year-old was hellbent on transferring to Outdated Trafford as an alternative.
Which explains why INEOS had been so assured of successful the race regardless of the Magpies submitting two bids earlier than them. United have, to this point, refused to enter discussions with out being a one hundred pc positive of the participant’s intentions.
Decrease wage packet
As revealed now by Sky journalist Florian Plettenberg, the Slovenia worldwide even determined to simply accept a decrease wage packet as in comparison with the one he was provided by the St James’ Park outfit as a way to push the deal by.
Not solely the striker, however even his agent Elvis Basanovic agreed to simply accept a decrease fee, which ultimately paved the best way for the transfer.
🚨🔴 Excl. element | To make the take care of Manchester United doable, Benjamin #Sesko has agreed to waive a part of his wage — he may have earned extra at Newcastle.
His company, led by Elvis Basanovic, has additionally given up a big share of the fee. This was mandatory… pic.twitter.com/rCXWh8QZ48
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 7, 2025
“Excl. element | To make the take care of Manchester United doable, Benjamin #Sesko has agreed to waive a part of his wage — he may have earned extra at Newcastle.
“His company, led by Elvis Basanovic, has additionally given up a big share of the fee. This was essential to push the transfer to Man United over the road. #MUFC
Decrease fee
“Medical and contract signing (till 2030) are scheduled inside the subsequent 72 hours,” the journalist wrote on X (previously Twitter).
Sesko’s dedication compelled Eddie Howe’s facet to lastly admit defeat within the race.
Benjamin Sesko is ready to signal a five-year deal and INEOS have plans to unveil him earlier than the Fiorentina sport on the weekend.
The place this leaves Rasmus Hojlund shall be fascinating to see. The Dane wish to keep and battle for his place however AC Milan need him and the 22-year-old may very well be resigned to leaving.
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