Man United hit final payment figure for Benjamin Sesko as bonuses kick in | OneFootball

Manchester United are set to pay more for Benjamin Sesko, as add-ons included in last summer’s deal with RB Leipzig become active.

Super Sesko

Sesko is enjoying a fine maiden season in England, having sealed a big-money move from Leipzig last summer. Sesko endured a slow start under Ruben Amorim, partly due to an injury picked up earlier in the season, but he has now finally hit his stride.

His superb strike against Brentford on Monday took his tally across all competitions to 11 goals. 10 of these have come in the Premier League.

Sesko has netted six of his goals since Michael Carrick was named interim head coach in January.

The Slovenian’s contributions go well beyond his finishes. He has also shown himself to be brilliant at holding up the ball and linking up play.

After the final whistle against Brentford, Carrick hailed Sesko’s ability to sniff out chances, even during difficult circumstances.

According to Germany-based journalists Philipp Hinze and Florian Plettenberg, United are now set to fork out additional money for Sesko, with the 22-year-old achieving the add-ons that were included in the transfer agreement between the two clubs.

Sesko transfer fee rises

It’s understood that United’s total package to sign Sesko was worth around €85m (£74m).

This includes an initial fee worth €76.5m (£66.3m) and an additional sum of €4m (£3.5m) in add-ons that are expected to be activated by the end of the 2025/26 season.

The Sky Germany duo further note that €4.5m (£3.9m) could be added to the total transfer package, eventually seeing the final sum rise to €85m (£74m).

The bonuses are related to appearances, goals and Champions League qualification, which United are on the verge of securing. The Red Devils need just two points from their remaining four games to book their place in the continental competition.

United are next in action on Sunday when they host Liverpool.

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