Manchester United unveiled Benjamin Sesko to the Old Trafford crowd on Saturday after arriving on a £74m deal from RB Leipzig
Benjamin Sesko is welcomed by the Manchester United supporters at Old Trafford
Benjamin Sesko is welcomed by the Manchester United supporters at Old Trafford
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Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount has welcomed Benjamin Sesko to Old Trafford after playing in his position against Fiorentina on Saturday.
The Reds' new centre-forward flew to Manchester on Thursday evening and completed his medical and final pieces of paperwork, on Friday. Saturday morning, United announced their new acquisition from RB Leipzig with £74m splashed on the Slovenian.
His arrival brings to an end long-term interest in Sesko that began three years ago while the centre-forward was featuring for RB Salzburg. The 22-year-old was not purchased in time to feature against the Italian club but was unveiled to fans before kick-off at the Theatre of Dreams.
With Sesko absent, Ruben Amorim chose to play Mount in a false nine position which did not work to great affect. Speaking after the match to MUTV, Amorim admitted: "We struggled without a reference as a striker.
"We have a new player [Sesko], so we'll see." Following the draw and eventual penalty shootout victory over the Florence club, Mount took to social media to welcome Sesko to his new home.
"Welcome to the family brother," he wrote on Instagram while sharing a picture of Sesko's broad smile in front of the Stretford End. It remains to be seen whether the 22-year-old new recruit will be ready to start the opening Premier League fixture against Arsenal next weekend.
Mason Mount sends a welcome message to Benjamin Sesko on Instagram
Mason Mount sends a welcome message to Benjamin Sesko on Instagram
That decision will perhaps rest on how Sesko performs in training this week in the lead-up to the season opener on Sunday, August 17. One player who could start is Rasmus Hojlund.
However, he did not feature against Fiorentina amidst reports that AC Milan are pushing to bring the Dane in on loan. Other options available to Amorim include Chido Obi and Joshua Zirkzee.
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