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Benjamin Sesko has revealed the 2 key components that motivated his determination to snub Newcastle in favour of sealing a transfer to Manchester United.
United beat Newcastle to Sesko’s signing
After wrapping up a deal to signal Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford, United instantly turned their consideration in direction of signing a striker they usually recognized Sesko as their high goal.
United had failed on a number of events to signal Sesko prior to now, however nonetheless selected to make one other try, satisfied he was now able to make the leap to a giant membership. Nevertheless it was something however simple, with Newcastle additionally strongly in pursuit of Sesko, whom they thought-about the right alternative for Alexander Isak.
The Magpies lodged at the least two bids for Sesko, with the latter valuing him at round €90m. Eddie Howe’s aspect additionally provided Sesko considerably greater wages than United placed on the desk.
Nevertheless, Sesko turned them down and determined to maneuver to United. His want to finish the swap to Previous Trafford satisfied RB Leipzig to simply accept United’s barely decrease bid.
The Slovenian was unveiled in entrance of the United followers on Saturday, simply earlier than the pre-season assembly with Fiorentina kicked off.
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The brand new United star sat down with membership media and revealed why he was solely eager on signing for the Crimson Devils regardless of curiosity from elsewhere.
Sesko reveals two causes for United transfer
Sesko highlighted United’s wealthy historical past and the group’s potential as his major switch motivators. He additionally pledged to do all the things he can to assist the group “fly excessive” once more.
Requested about his ambitions with United, Sesko answered, “Simply that we get higher, that we join collectively, generally, and we, as a group, simply attempt to develop, to develop collectively step-by-step as a result of we’re getting higher.”
“We’re simply much more full and full. It’s only a matter of time once we can fly excessive once more.”
He stated about becoming a member of the 20-time English champions, “I feel, initially, due to the membership. It’s only a historic membership that’s unbelievable.”
“For me, the group is nice. It’s getting higher and higher and that’s why additionally there may be simply stuff that makes you come there, offers you this vitality that you simply wish to be a part of. I feel it’s an awesome mission, generally, and I can’t wait to begin, undoubtedly.”
Sesko continued, “I’ve simply been right here for a few hours. And it’s already been superb. I can already really feel that we’re going to be an awesome household and it’s a pleasure to be a part of it. It feels good, you recognize, the factor is it [the badge] matches nicely and I’m trying ahead to simply taking part in in it so much and attempt to characterize within the good methods potential.”
Sesko names his United idol
Sesko talked about former United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic as his soccer idol. Ibrahimovic spent two seasons at United earlier than departing for MLS aspect LA Galaxy in 2018.
The Swede had an affect throughout his brief stint, netting 29 targets in 53 appearances.
Sesko remarked about Ibrahimovic, “He’s been my function mannequin since I’ve been small. I’ve been watching him, like each single YouTube video that I can discover, as a result of he’s simply superb for me, you recognize.”
“We don’t have the identical, let’s say, character. However I wish to see him, the best way he performs, the best way he enjoys soccer, as a result of that’s when all the enjoyment comes, you recognize. For those who get pleasure from soccer, then all the things works. And I feel that is an important.”
“It’s in all probability additionally one of many components that simply makes me love him a lot, you recognize what I imply? So perhaps sooner or later to fulfill him, that may be nice. He’s my idol.”
“After all, I attempt to take some stuff from him. Particularly like some similarities with the excessive kicks and energy strikes. For me, there’s [also] Robin van Persie, Wayne Rooney, all these form of guys. I’ve additionally been watching them, after all, on the movies. They’ve been nice, after all, you’ll be able to admire them so much and I attempt to additionally present myself in an excellent gentle right here and attempt to assist the group, attempt to assist membership to be as excessive as potential.”
Sesko added about his sport, “I’m form of the man that is able to assault, to be in entrance, if there’s a house behind to run it over. After all, if there are crosses, it’s at all times going to be good, I’m at all times going to be there and I feel that’s additionally what’s essential and likewise what Man United want.”
Away from soccer, Sesko famous that he enjoys basketball and tries to shoot hoops at any time when he will get the possibility.
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