Manchester United closed their pre-season preparations with a 1-1 draw with Fiorentina in Old Trafford in their first game since winning the summer series in the United States.
Things did not start in the best way when Simon Sohm stuck up close after a united defensive mix from a corner, but Leny Yoro and Casemiro combined to ensure that Robin GoSens went in his own net for half of half of the Square things.
It came one day a day in which United first announced the signing of and then Benjamin Sesko to the Red Devils fans, with colleague signing sessions Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Diego Leon.
The men of Ruben Amorim will start their Premier League campaign against Arsenal next Sunday, giving them a week to prepare at the start of competitive football.
For now, however, Amorim still has a game to think about while he tries to get things right for the big day.
Here Lewis Browning from Daily Mail Sport reveals five things he learned this Saturday afternoon at Old Trafford.
Sesko -Hype is real
Manchester United has been calling for a while for a striker, with Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee just don't cut it.
They will be convinced that the hunt is over after the £ 74 million arrival of Benjamin Sesko on Saturday morning. Despite the fact that he is not in action here, he will be the starting striker par excellence when he is aware.
United Summer signs were unveiled before the kick -off, with Mbeumo, Cunha and Diego Leon all getting loudly cheers when they got their way on the field. However, the loudest reception was reserved for Sesko, who last came out in his United Tracksuit.
It feels for a while because United fans have been so enthusiastic about a signature. Now he just has to live up to the hype.
Hojlund Future looking
The arrival of Sesko, meanwhile, is anything but the end of the short career of Rasmus Hojlund in Manchester United.
Although he was thrown a little earlier as a regular starter than he had hoped and United, Sanky Hojlund instead of Swam and United, now looking for him, whether on loan or permanent.
Amorim chose to start again without him in front of the Fiorentina game, with Mason Mount – who made an impression on his pressures – instead started from the front. Hojlund didn't even come up. HOJLUND – Who in theory is a similar mold like Sesko, had to settle for the bank.
The reality is that 26 goals in 95 games because Manchester United is not good enough, but he could be a success elsewhere. What could have been.
Dorgu also an outlet
There has been a lot of hype in Manchester United circles about Amad Diallo who plays back right wing. The 23-year-old is perhaps the most exciting attacker of the club and plays back at Wing in an attempt to provide that width with the two no. 10s in the team.
But the man who has to do on the other hand, Patrick Dorgu, could be just as exciting this season. Dorgu joined £ 29.4 million in January and showed signs of his capacities last season, but this campaign could be the one he really starts.
With a preseason under his belt, Amorim had the opportunity to enclose his ideas in his team and we saw that in this preseason. First choice on the left Dorgu plays a key role, just like Amad.
The 20-year-old likes to attack and, if the ball is ahead, he will be. He possesses a stupid pace and does not just go off the outside, but is also comfortable to come in and take central positions – so don't be surprised to see him popping up with a few goals too.
Mbeumo is starting to settle
United's £ 71 million Summer Signing Bryan Mbeumo did not set the world exactly in his first pre-season-friendly, so he played the first half against Everton in the United States.
But he keeps becoming sharper and looked much more here. Remember that this 10 -roll is somewhat new to him – he was a right wing player or central striker in a partnership in Brentford.
He put a few bad deliveries in the first half and was extremely comfortable to drive in from the right to create or show a good pace, so that Fiorentina players sometimes double him and offer space for Cunha and Fernandes.
He is probably not completely fit, so he only gets better as time passes. Looks a solid investment.
Midfielder a priority
The signing of Sesko has let Fans wonder where United will seek their next signing and it soon becomes clear that a central midfielder will be a priority.
Fernandes plays more often than not in midfield spivot – you don't have to worry that his creativity is limited from deeper – but he needs a partner.
Manuel Ugarte and Casemiro can do it, but United will be happy to be a step up there. Kobbie Mainoo could play the role, but it seems that Amorim sees his future in a more advanced role.
Reports have United connected to Brighton Carlos Baleba, but he would cost well north of £ 100 million. Let us see the money, Sir Jim …
Mount has to start
A man who has somewhat forgotten in the midst of all these signing sessions is Mason Mount. The attacking midfielder finally seems to have brought his injury problems behind him, and if he can find something near his Chelsea form, he will be a huge possession.
United is now largely in stock in the 10 position. Mbeumo and Cunha will be the first choice, but Mount cannot be forgotten and should probably start against Arsenal.
Whether Amorim sees it that way is still to be seen, but let's not forget that United still has some talent in their ranks of last season's team.