Benjamin Šeško has expressed his excitement about joining Manchester United, praising the team’s warm welcome. The 22-year-old Slovenian striker believes the team is shaping up to be a great family and is looking forward to getting to know his new teammates better. Šeško was quoted saying, “They welcomed me very well. I think it’s going to be great. I’ve only been here a couple of hours, but it’s already feeling amazing”.

• Position: Striker
• Height: 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
• Nationality: Slovenian
• Previous Club: RB Leipzig
• Transfer Fee: €76.5 million (£66.3 million) with €8.5 million in add-ons

Šeško’s decision to join Manchester United was reportedly influenced by one of the team’s current forwards, whose style complements his aerial presence and pace. He even agreed to a reduced salary to join the Red Devils, hinting at a potentially devastating partnership. The striker has praised head coach Ruben Amorim, calling him a “great guy” and a “great coach”.

Career Highlights:

• Youngest player to score in seven consecutive Bundesliga games at 20 years and 353 days
• Top scorer for RB Leipzig in the 2024-25 season with 21 goals in all competitions
• Slovenia’s top scorer in the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers with five goals

Šeško’s impressive skills and stats have generated high expectations for his performance at Manchester United, particularly in the upcoming match against Arsenal