Man Utd Taunt Newcastle Rivals After £73.7m Sesko Signing
Man Utd aim savage dig at Newcastle immediately after completing the signing of Benjamin Sesko
Sesko has signed a five-year contract with Manchester United.
Sesko has agreed a five-year contract, keeping him at Old Trafford until the summer of 2030.
United have paid Leipzig a reported initial fee of £66.3 million, plus add-ons, for the 22-year-old striker.
Surprisingly, Sesko has yet to receive a shirt number, with United seemingly holding off on that announcement until a later date.
The club fended off interest from Newcastle to land Sesko’s signature.
According to Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie, the Magpies launched a bid for the Slovenian that met Leipzig’s asking price amid uncertainty over Alexander Isak’s future.
However, the striker chose to join Manchester United instead.
And the club appeared to aim a brutal dig at Newcastle with one of their announcement posts.
The post simply read: “It was only ever United.”
Benjamin Sesko signs his Man Utd contract alongside sporting director Jason Wilcox (Image: Twitter/@ManUtd)
Benjamin Sesko signs his Man Utd contract alongside sporting director Jason Wilcox (Image: Twitter/@ManUtd)
Sesko’s first words as a Man Utd player
Speaking to the club’s official website after completing his move, Sesko said that United was the ‘perfect place’ for him.
“The history of Manchester United is obviously very special but what really excites me is the future,” he said.
“From the moment that I arrived, I could feel the positive energy and family environment that the club has created.
“I cannot wait to start learning from Ruben and connecting with my team-mates to achieve the success that we all know we are capable of together.”
Who will Man Utd sign next?
Sesko has become United’s third permanent summer signing, after deals were completed for Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha.
Wing-back Diego Leon has also officially joined from Cerro Porteno upon turning 18, with the move having been agreed back in January.
United have been heavily linked with a move for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba as their next summer signing.
According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Ruben Amorim’s side have made contact with Brighton over a potential move.
However, the Seagulls do not want to sell the Cameroon international, and both clubs are said to have acknowledged that a deal for the 21-year-old, who is valued at around £100 million, is unlikely to be agreed.
Sesko Explains Man Utd Switch After Snubbing Newcastle Bid
Benjamin Sesko has spoken for the first time after rejecting Newcastle to join Manchester United.
Over the past few weeks, Newcastle and United have been competing for Sesko’s signature.
Despite having a higher bid accepted by RB Leipzig, the Magpies had to admit defeat as the Slovenian opted to sign for United.
On Saturday, the move was officially announced by the Old Trafford club, with Sesko signing a contract until the summer of 2030.
During his first interview with his new club, the 22-year-old explained why he decided to join United.
He explained: “The history of Manchester United is obviously very special but what really excites me is the future.
“When we discussed the project, it was clear that everything is in place for this team to continue to grow and compete for the biggest trophies again soon.”
Sesko continued: “From the moment that I arrived, I could feel the positive energy and family environment that the club has created. It is clearly the perfect place to reach my maximum level and fulfil all of my ambitions.
“I cannot wait to start learning from Ruben [Amorim] and connecting with my team-mates to achieve the success that we all know we are capable of together.”
Benjamin Sesko has signed for Manchester United. Image: Getty
Benjamin Sesko has signed for Manchester United. Image: Getty
Newcastle’s failure to land Sesko could impact Liverpool’s transfer window, as the Reds continue to be linked with Alexander Isak.
However, it was reported on Saturday that Newcastle have told Isak that he will not be sold this summer, blocking his preferred move to Anfield.
Speaking about Isak recently, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said: “We’ve had discussions and it’s clear at the moment that we can’t involve him with the group.
“I don’t know how long that will be for, but that’s the latest.”
After missing out on Sesko, Newcastle have been linked with other strikers, including the likes of Yoane Wissa, Nicolas Jackson, Ollie Watkins and Samu Aghehowa.
Newcastle will begin their 25/26 Premier League campaign next weekend against Aston Villa.
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