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Particulars have emerged of the wages that RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko will command at Manchester United.
Sesko on brink of finalising United transfer
Sesko is near finalising his blockbuster switch from Leipzig to United after the 2 golf equipment reached an settlement on Thursday.
United had been pursuing Sesko for weeks, however they weren’t alone of their curiosity as Newcastle have been additionally critically on the hunt for his signature.
The Magpies tabled two affords for Sesko, the newest one valuing him at €90m. Newcastle additionally offered the forward significantly higher wages than United had placed on the desk. Nonetheless, Sesko nonetheless rejected them and selected the Purple Devils, whose provide was really a bit decrease.
United are anticipated to pay Leipzig an preliminary £66.3m and the remaining in potential add-ons. The whole package deal is value round £73.3m.
Sesko has already landed in Manchester as he appears to bear his medical and signal his contract earlier than he can formally be thought of a United participant.
Fabrizio Romano revealed United are planning to unveil the 22-year-old on Saturday, simply earlier than their pre-season assembly with Fiorentina at Previous Trafford.
Now, a Slovenian journalist has disclosed the precise sum Sesko is ready to pocket at United.
Sesko’s wage particulars
In accordance with Sportklub journalist Rok Viškovič, Sesko is in line to web £160,000 per week at United. This determine is anticipated to rise as soon as the Purple Devils safe a return to the Champions League.
Viškovič wrote on X, “How a lot will Benjamin Sesko earn at Manchester United?”
“In accordance with my data, £160,000 per week, which quantities to simply over £8 million or simply underneath €10 million per yr.”
“The contract additionally features a clause stating that – if Manchester United qualifies for the Champions League – his deal will enhance by 25 p.c, to £200,000 per week (roughly €230,000).”
How a lot will Benjamin #Sesko earn at #MUFC?
In accordance with my data, £160,000 per week, which quantities to simply over £8 million or simply underneath €10 million per yr.
The contract additionally features 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 could be incomes only a bit greater than Mbeumo and Luke Shaw (as per Capology).
Sesko is anticipated to place pen to paper on a five-year contract till 2030.
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