Bundesliga star transfers to the Premier League for a whopping 85 million euros.
Benjamin Sesko, the prolific striker who made a name for himself at RB Leipzig, has completed his transfer to Manchester United. The 23-year-old Slovenian forward, who joined Leipzig from RB Salzburg in the summer of 2023, will now continue his career at Old Trafford, having signed a contract that runs until 2030.
During his tenure at Leipzig, Sesko made 87 appearances across all competitions, scoring an impressive 39 goals and providing eight assists. His standout performance came in the 2023/24 season, where he played 42 games and netted 18 goals. In the following season, he appeared in 45 games, scoring 21 goals, making him the club's top scorer for the 2024/25 season.
Sesko's time at Leipzig was not without its highlights. He became the youngest player to score in seven consecutive Bundesliga games and was the club's top scorer in the 2024/25 season with 21 goals.
The transfer fee for Sesko is reportedly 85 million euros, with an initial fixed fee of 76.5 million euros. Newcastle United had also shown interest in the young striker, but Manchester United ultimately secured his services.
Sesko's departure from Leipzig was hinted at during the friendly against Atalanta Bergamo last Saturday, as he was not included in the squad. Leipzig's sporting director, Marcel Schaefer, expressed his disappointment at Sesko's exit, stating that it is a loss for the club, but they are proud to have developed a player for the Premier League and one of the biggest clubs in the world.
Upon completing his move to Manchester United, Sesko expressed his affection for RB Leipzig, stating "Die Roten Bullen will always have a special place in my heart." He also emphasized his loyalty to the club by using the phrase "Once a Red Bull, always a Red Bull!"
This week's issue of MOPO features an article discussing the deceptive appeal of stars leaving the Bundesliga, providing a thoughtful analysis of Sesko's transfer. Readers can also find topics such as Hamburg's Gen Z, the fall of a star lawyer, seven dead cyclists, Wandsbek, a large puzzle supplement, 20 pages of sport, and 20 pages of Plan7, including an appearance by Ronan Keating at Stadtpark.
Sesko's exceptional performance in European leagues, notably the Bundesliga, has earned him a move to Manchester United, now placing him in the Premier League. Despite his departure from RB Leipzig, Sesko acknowledged his loyalty to the club, declaring "Once a Red Bull, always a Red Bull!"
