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Africa-Press – Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>Manchester United have completed the signing of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko in a move worth \u00a373.7m.<\/p>\n

The deal for the Slovenia international, who has joined on a five-year contract, includes a guaranteed payment of \u00a366.3m, with the remainder in add-ons.<\/p>\n

He is United’s third major signing in attack following the arrivals of Matheus Cunha for \u00a362.5m and Bryan Mbeumo for \u00a365m with \u00a36m in add-ons, with the trio presented to the club’s fans prior to Saturday’s pre-season home game against Fiorentina.<\/p>\n

Sesko, 22, was also a target for Newcastle United but has chosen to join Ruben Amorim’s side.<\/p>\n

United finished 15th in the Premier League last season, while the Magpies were fifth and qualified for the Champions League in a campaign in which they also won the EFL Cup.<\/p>\n

“The history of Manchester United is obviously very special but what really excites me is the future,” said Sesko.<\/p>\n

“When we discussed the project, it was clear that everything is in place for this team to continue to grow and compete for the biggest trophies again soon.<\/p>\n

“From the moment that I arrived, I could feel the positive energy and family environment that the club has created. It is clearly the perfect place to reach my maximum level and fulfil all of my ambitions.<\/p>\n

“I cannot wait to start learning from Ruben and connecting with my team-mates to achieve the success that we all know we are capable of together.”<\/p>\n

Speaking to MUTV, United head coach Amorim said: “He has the characteristics that we needed. Ben is a player that, with all the information that we have, we need to stop the guy from working – it is not the opposite! That is also important.<\/p>\n

“He is the right character in this group so we are really, really happy to have him.”<\/p>\n

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