United’s pull remains unmatched: Sesko made two major compromises to earn dream move to Old Trafford – Sky

Manchester United have sealed their third signing of the summer with a deal agreed for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.

The Peoples Person relayed Fabrizio Romano’s famous “Here we go” phrase, with the deal worth an initial €76.5 million with another €8.5 million in add-ons.

Newcastle were also in the race, and had even agreed personal terms with the Slovenian, but the 22-year-old was hellbent on moving to Old Trafford instead.

Which explains why INEOS were so confident of winning the race despite the Magpies submitting two bids before them. United have, so far, refused to enter discussions without being a 100 percent sure of the player’s intentions.

Lower wage packet

As revealed now by Sky journalist Florian Plettenberg, the Slovenia international even decided to accept a lower wage packet as compared to the one he was offered by the St James’ Park outfit in order to push the deal through.

Not only the striker, but even his agent Elvis Basanovic agreed to accept a lower commission, which eventually paved the way for the move.

🚨🔴 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… pic.twitter.com/rCXWh8QZ48

— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 7, 2025

“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

Lower commission

“Medical and contract signing (until 2030) are scheduled within the next 72 hours,” the journalist wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Sesko’s determination forced Eddie Howe’s side to finally admit defeat in the race.

Benjamin Sesko is set to sign a five-year deal and INEOS have plans to unveil him before the Fiorentina game at the weekend.

Where this leaves Rasmus Hojlund will be interesting to see. The Dane would like to stay and fight for his place but AC Milan want him and the 22-year-old could be resigned to leaving.

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