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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 Particular person relayed Fabrizio Romano’s well-known “Right here we go” phrase, with the deal price an preliminary €76.5 million with one other €8.5 million in add-ons.
Newcastle have 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race, and had even agreed private phrases with the Slovenian, however the 22-year-old was hellbent on transferring to Outdated Trafford as an alternative.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 have been so assured of profitable the race regardless of the Magpies submitting two bids earlier than them. United have, up to now, refused to enter discussions with out being a one hundred pc certain of the participant’s intentions.
Decrease wage packet
As revealed now by Sky journalist Florian Plettenberg, the Slovenia worldwide even determined to just accept a decrease wage packet as in comparison with the one he was supplied by the St James’ Park outfit as a way to push the deal via.
Not solely the striker, however even his agent Elvis Basanovic agreed to just accept a decrease fee, which finally paved the best way for the transfer.
🚨🔴 Excl. element | To make the cope with Manchester United potential, 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 major share of the fee. This was crucial… pic.twitter.com/rCXWh8QZ48
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 7, 2025
“Excl. element | To make the cope with Manchester United potential, 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 major 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 throughout the subsequent 72 hours,” the journalist wrote on X (previously Twitter).
Sesko’s willpower pressured Eddie Howe’s aspect 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 will likely be fascinating to see. The Dane wish to keep and combat for his place however AC Milan need him and the 22-year-old might be resigned to leaving.
Characteristic picture Maja Hitij by way of Getty Photographs
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