- Manchester United agreed to pay €76.5M plus €8.5M in bonuses for Benjamin Sesko
- Newcastle’s higher bid was accepted by Leipzig, but Sesko chose Old Trafford
- The striker will become United’s third summer signing after Cunha and Mbeumo
Key Takeaways:
Manchester United have reached a final agreement with RB Leipzig for the transfer of their long-awaited new centre-forward. The Red Devils will pay an initial €76.5 million for Benjamin Sesko, with an additional €8.5 million in bonuses depending on the Slovenian’s performance. The striker has already agreed personal terms with Manchester United and will sign a five-year contract.
🚨✈️ Benjamin Šeško will fly to Manchester already tonight together with his agent, plan just confirmed.#MUFC want Šeško to complete medical tests and sign on Friday. ✍🏻 pic.twitter.com/Pr704KzfIA
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 7, 2025
A few days ago, RB Leipzig accepted an offer from Newcastle as well, which was for an even higher fixed amount. In the end, however, the player’s own wish was to join Old Trafford. The Magpies have suffered yet another setback in the transfer market, and the future of Alexander Isak is still unclear.
Sesko is expected to travel to Manchester tonight with his agent. The Slovenian is scheduled to undergo a medical tomorrow and sign his contract. He will be the third new addition for the Red Devils after Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo.