Benjamin Sesko has delivered an honest verdict on his opening weeks at Manchester United, admitting that the Premier League represents a far tougher challenge compared to the Bundesliga. The Slovenia striker, who arrived at Old Trafford in August from RB Leipzig in a deal worth €76.5 million plus €8.5 million in add-ons, making him one of the most expensive summer signings in United’s history, has featured in early games but is yet to make a major impact.
The Level Is Higher
Speaking while on international duty, Sesko said: “The level of the matches is certainly much higher, the players and teammates are also at a higher level. After all, English football is at the highest level in the world of football. But I am very much looking forward to the coming period, also because I am getting better and faster in every training session, and I am also progressing in my football mentality every day.”
He made his United debut off the bench in a 1-0 defeat against Arsenal on August 17, 2025, and has since appeared as a substitute against Fulham and Burnley, with his first start coming in the Carabao Cup. Manager Ruben Amorim has backed him to adapt, calling the forward “ready physically and mentally,” though still easing him into regular starts.
🗣️ "The level of matches is certainly much higher"
Benjamin Sesko says he will need time to adapt to the Premier League at Manchester United. pic.twitter.com/qrUC7tE1xh
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) September 4, 2025
Adaptation and Reactions
Benjamin Sesko admitted the Premier League’s pace and intensity exceed what he faced in Germany. Gary Neville noted that the forward is “nowhere near full sharpness yet” and needs consistent minutes to build rhythm. Man United supporters remain patient but cautious, with many stressing that the club cannot afford another slow-burn signing after recent struggles in attack.
Author’s Opinion
Sesko’s acknowledgment is both humbling and humbled. The Premier League is tough and adaptation not immediate, no matter for a striker of 22. He seems a guy who understands it and, if Amorim gives him the runway to settle, Sesko’s development could be what makes United’s season more than any other summer signing.