- Sesko signs for Man Utd
- Moves for reported £74m
- Set for unveiling on Saturday
After days and weeks of negotiations, United have secured the services of the 22-year-old on a deal until 2030. The striker, who has been signed for £74m ($100m), joins a new-look attack that features summer recruits Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo.
The Slovenian international, who scored 21 goals last season, referenced United’s glittering history and the project they are on under head coach Ruben Amorim as part of the reasons why he joined the club.
He told United’s website: “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. 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.”
United will hope Sesko can hit the ground running after struggling for goals last season with a frontline of Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee. One of those players may leave following the 6ft 5in striker’s arrival but there is no guarantee the youngster will solve their goalscoring problems at Old Trafford. This is another big-money signing that could go wrong if things don’t start well for Sesko and United cannot afford to sign another flop.
Sesko is reportedly going to be unveiled at Old Trafford on Saturday as his new team take on Fiorentina in their final pre-season friendly. He could make his club debut on August 17 as their Premier League season begins at home to Arsenal.
