Details have emerged of the wages that RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko will command at Manchester United.
Sesko on brink of finalising United move
Sesko is close to finalising his blockbuster transfer from Leipzig to United after the two clubs reached an agreement on Thursday.
United had been pursuing Sesko for weeks, but they were not alone in their interest as Newcastle were also seriously on the hunt for his signature.
The Magpies tabled two offers for Sesko, the latest one valuing him at €90m. Newcastle also offered the forward significantly higher wages than United had put on the table. However, Sesko still rejected them and chose the Red Devils, whose offer was actually a bit lower.
United are expected to pay Leipzig an initial £66.3m and the rest in potential add-ons. The total package is worth around £73.3m.
Sesko has already landed in Manchester as he looks to undergo his medical and sign his contract before he can officially be considered a United player.
Fabrizio Romano revealed United are planning to unveil the 22-year-old on Saturday, just before their pre-season meeting with Fiorentina at Old Trafford.
Now, a Slovenian journalist has disclosed the exact sum Sesko is set to pocket at United.
Sesko’s salary details
According to Sportklub journalist Rok Viškovič, Sesko is in line to net £160,000 per week at United. This figure is expected to rise once the Red Devils secure a return to the Champions League.
Viškovič wrote on X, “How much will Benjamin Sesko earn at Manchester United?”
“According to my information, £160,000 per week, which amounts to just over £8 million or just under €10 million per year.”
“The contract also includes a clause stating that – if Manchester United qualifies for the Champions League – his deal will improve by 25 percent, to £200,000 per week (approximately €230,000).”
How much will Benjamin #Sesko earn at #MUFC?
According to my information, £160,000 per week, which amounts to just over £8 million or just under €10 million per year.
The contract also includes a clause stating that – if Manchester United qualifies for the Champions League –…
— Rok Viškovič (@Rok_Viskovic) August 7, 2025
At £160,000 per week, Sesko would be earning just a bit more than Mbeumo and Luke Shaw (as per Capology).
Sesko is expected to put pen to paper on a five-year contract until 2030.
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