Benjamin Sesko is approaching a move to Manchester United this summer, but it was only last year that the RB Leipzig -striker chose to stay in Germany in the midst of the interest of the Red Devils
Benjamin Sesko's decision to ignore the importance of Manchester United in favor of the stay in RB Leipzig was considered the right one by Gary Neville. The 22-year-old joined the Bundesliga side in 2023 and immediately scored an impact and scored 18 goals in all competitions in his first season.
His impressive versions saw him subject to interest from the Premier League Giants and Arsenal last summer. But the Slovenia International chose to stay in Germany and signed a new deal.
Although there were reports that a gentleman's agreement existed between the camp of Sesko and the club that allowed him this year for a reasonable fee, his contract him until 2029 in Leipzig.
After his debut campaign in the Bundesliga, Sesko – who is approaching Old Trafford this month – was in action at Euro 2024, and it was Neville who had a pundian duty for the 1-1 draw of Slovenia with Denmark.
The Legend of Manchester United discussed the assets of the attacker and admitted that his decision to stay in Germany, which was not confirmed at the time, was best for his personal development as a football player.
“[He’s got] Goals, young people and physical, “The ex-England defender said on ITV.” I think we are going back to a big physical striker at the front, the game seems to have been a bit reversed by having big defenders and having big strikers.
“He is someone who has so much potential and you can see why Premier League clubs are interested. But I can also see why, what is being proposed, he will stay in Leipzig for another year.
“It gives him the chance to grow without the spotlight you get on you in the Premier League and just develop his game a little more,” Neville added. Although United could have done with the talents of Sesko in what was a gloomy campaign last season, the striker enjoyed a different fruitful season with Leipzig, scored 21 goals in all competitions and contributed six assists.
The extra experience that Sesko has collected in leading the line for a European club in a top five competition and the Champions League can benefit even more this season.
The 6'5 “ACE seemed to close a transfer to Newcastle after the Magpies offered £ 72 million plus £ 2.1 million for his services, but he intended to join the side of Ruben Amorim after their offer of £ 65 million plus £ 8 million, according to athletics.
Sesko's insisting on signing for United has been passed on to all parties involved in the deal. Newcastle has now left a new failed transfer because they look to strengthen their attacking reinforcements in the midst of the uncertain future of Alexander Isak after a rejected bid by Liverpool.