- Manchester United have sealed the signing of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko in a deal valued at £73.7m
- The Slovenia international’s transfer includes a guaranteed £66.3m, with the rest coming through add-ons
- The former Salzburg frontman will now have to adhere to a number of new rules under Ruben Amorim
Benjamin Sesko will be expected to follow a series of new guidelines after officially sealing his move to Manchester United.
The 22-year-old Slovenia striker has signed a five-year deal worth £66.3 million, with additional fees included in the agreement.
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He becomes United’s third high-profile attacking recruit of the summer, joining Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo.
All three new signings were unveiled to fans ahead of Saturday’s pre-season clash with Fiorentina.
Sesko had also attracted strong interest from Newcastle United but opted to commit his future to Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United project.
Last season, United endured a dismal campaign, finishing 15th in the Premier League, while Newcastle secured fifth place, booked a Champions League spot, and lifted the EFL Cup.
Now, the Slovenian striker faces a major adjustment in the northwest, with Amorim having swiftly enforced strict new rules since taking charge last November.
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4 key rules Sesko must follow at Man United
Since replacing Erik ten Hag, Portuguese gaffer Amorim has wasted no time in setting firm standards to turn United’s fortunes around.
One of his first directives was to ban overly complex instructions from his coaching staff, insisting that simplicity should come before the delivery of any tactical information.
Amorim also put an end to players using international breaks as personal holidays, a move prompted by incidents last November when Marcus Rashford and Casemiro travelled to the United States for leisure after being left out of their national squads.
“We as a club have to set the standards,” Amorim said. “It’s my decision how many days off they get, and whether they can travel or not. That responsibility starts with me.”
Further measures include banning food in the dressing room on matchdays to maintain peak fitness levels.
The fourth rule is tasking losing sides in training sessions with gathering all equipment used that day — a rule aimed at instilling humility and responsibility within the squad.
Diogo Dalot on Amorim’s high standards at Manchester United
After Manchester United’s disappointing 15th-place Premier League finish, Ruben Amorim has increased his demands ahead of the new season.
Diogo Dalot hinted that the club may not suit every player under the current regime.
Speaking on Amorim’s approach, the Portugal international stated:
“If you want to be in Manchester United, you need to match some standards. If you can’t match them, it’s not a place for you. The message is really clear.”
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