Benjamin Sesko: Manchester United Signeur striker in chord of five years worth £ 73.7 million

Sesko has spent the last two seasons in Germany with Leipzig, having joined them from the Sister Salzburg club in 2023.

He scored 39 goals in 87 games in all competitions, as well as eight assists, with 27 of those presented in 64 apparitions in Bundesliga.

Sesko is the top scorer currently under the age of 23 in the top five leagues in Europe, in all competitions.

It is ahead of Jude Bellingham from Real Madrid and five at Florian Wirtz’s time, who joined Liverpool by Bayer Leverkusen for 100 million pounds Sterling this summer.

Sesko was one of the fastest attackers in the Bundesliga, reaching a top speed of 35.7 km / h – and, helped by its 5 -foot 5 inch stature, had the highest aerial success rate among the attackers, winning 57.4% of air duels.

Only six attackers scored more goals in the Bundesliga in the last two seasons, even if SESKO was 16th for expected goals, 14th on shots and 22nd on the keys in the opposition box.

It is also a long -term threat, with 36.8% of its shots – and 23.1% of its objectives – from outside the box. Both are higher than any Bundesliga striker to score 12 or more goals last season.

Last season, it also became more a versatile, with 9.7% of its keys in the opposition box – against 17% the previous season – while it was more involved on the two wings and further in the midfield.

“Benjamin has a rare combination of electrifying rhythm and the ability to physically dominate defenders, making him one of the most exceptional young talents in world football,” said Manchester United football director Jason Wilcox.

“We have closely followed Benjamin’s career; All our analysis and our data research concluded that he had the qualities and personality required to thrive at Manchester United.

“Working under the direction of Ruben and our excellent performance team, Benjamin joins the perfect environment to support him to reach his world class potential.”