Benjamin Šeško has completed a move to Manchester United from RB Leipzig. The story was first reported on 28 July and is backed by 13 reports, including 13 from tier-1 sources, led by @Plettigoal.
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🚨🔴 Benjamin #Sesko is a new Manchester United player! Medical successfully completed. All done and sealed. Contract until 2030. Announcement planned for today. It’s done. #MUFC @SkySportDE 🇸🇮 https://t.co/FDt822JmmR
🚨🔴 Excl. detail | To make the deal with Manchester United possible, Benjamin #Sesko has agreed to waive part of his salary — he could have earned more at Newcastle. His agency, led by Elvis Basanovic, has also given up a significant share of the commission. This was necessary to push the move to Man United over the line. #MUFC Medical and contract signing (until 2030) are scheduled within the next 72 hours. @SkySportDE 🇸🇮
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🚨💥 BREAKING | Benjamin #Sesko to Manchester United - DONE DEAL! Agreement in principle with RB Leipzig has now been reached. Last details. The transfer fee is €85 million in total. Contract at least until 2030. Medical scheduled. Flight booked. #MUFC Saga is over. @SkySportDE 🇸🇮
🚨💣 BREAKING: Benjamin Šeško to Manchester United, here we go! 🔴 Agreement club to club reached with RB Leipzig for €76.5m plus €8.5m add-ons. Šeško agreed terms until 2030. Šeško made clear on Tuesday that he wanted #MUFC, deal now reality. New striker for Amorim 🇸🇮 https://t.co/48Qe8mPI89
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United strike agreement in principle with RB Leipzig to sign Benjamin Sesko. Deal for 22yo #RBLeipzig striker €76.5m + €8.5m. Slovenia international given permission to fly & do medical before completing #MUFC move @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/mM9R0ipHZn
🚨👀 Showdown in Leipzig today! Newcastle, like Manchester United, still have representatives on site in Leipzig, ready to react in case Man United cannot reach an agreement with Leipzig. However, the Red Devils are going all in – especially because Benjamin #Sesko has now clearly committed: he wants to join Manchester United. #MUFC Personal terms are 100% agreed. @SkySportDE 🇸🇮
🚨🔴 New negotiations between RB Leipzig and Manchester United are already scheduled for this morning, aimed at reaching an agreement over Benjamin #Sesko. It’s not an easy deal, but it’s understood that all parties remain optimistic that the transfer to Manchester United will go through. #MUFC @philipphinze24 @SkySportDE 🇸🇮
🚨⏳ Manchester United and RB Leipzig are in concrete negotiations over Benjamin #Sesko now. An agreement is expected. As previously revealed, #MUFC have already increased their fixed offer to €80 million. Total agreement between Sesko and Manchester United is done — contract at least until 2030. Sesko, waiting to travel for his medical. @philipphinze24 @SkySportDE 🇸🇮
🚨 Manchester United closing in on deal to sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig. #RBLeipzig accepted €82.5m + €2.5m bid from Newcastle United but 22yo striker wants #MUFC. No club-to-club agreement yet but talks advancing towards conclusion @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/fhMckcdfRU
🚨🆕 EXCL DETAIL | Understand Benjamin #Sesko and his camp have reached full verbal agreements with both Manchester United and Newcastle over a long-term contract. Final details were settled yesterday. It now mainly depends on which club also reaches an agreement with RB Leipzig. Man United are offering €85 million, Newcastle €90 million. Decisive hours ahead. #MUFC #NUFC @SkySportDE 🇸🇮
🚨 BREAKING: Manchester United make offer to RB Leipzig for Benjamin Sesko. Proposal €75m + €10m - reflects #MUFC valuation of 22yo & they believe striker favours Old Trafford. No reply yet from #RBLeipzig. #NUFC also working to close deal @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/5O8AT6Alej
🚨🔴 Manchester United held concrete talks with Benjamin #Sesko during RB Leipzig’s training camp and also on site, as reported. There is and was always a feeling that Sesko would choose #MUFC over all other current options. Christopher Vivell is very eager to bring Sesko in. Newcastle representatives were also on site to discuss a potential move for Sesko. Talks ongoing. Decision soon. @SkySportDE 🇸🇮
🚨🆕 Manchester United and Newcastle are currently in talks with Benjamin #Sesko‘s management. Both teams have presented their projects and financial offers. #MUFC The decision now lies mainly with the player and his camp. Offers are expected to be formally submitted to RB Leipzig following the verbal agreement. However, #NUFC pushing a lot. @SkySportDE 🇸🇮
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