Benjamin Sesko wants to walk in the footsteps of Manchester United legends after completing a move to Old Trafford.
Manchester United completed their new-look attack this week by securing a £66m deal to sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig.
Sesko was unveiled at Old Trafford moments before United beat Fiorentina via penalties in the final pre-season friendly of the summer.
With just one week to go until the opening Premier League fixture against Arsenal, Sesko has been pictured in training as he looks to work his way into Ruben Amorim’s starting XI.
Sesko has already impressed United fans in his first training session, but he is targeting long-term success at Old Trafford.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Wayne Rooney in Manchester United training gear.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic is not Benjamin Sesko’s only Man United idol
Even before his move to Manchester was confirmed, Sesko revealed he idolised Zlatan Ibrahimovic growing up, with the 22-year-old boasting a very similar style of play to the legendary Swede.
In his first club interview at United, Sesko confirmed his admiration of Ibrahimovic but also named two other United strikers who he looks up to.
On Zlatan, Sesko said: “He’s been my role model since I’ve been small.
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“I’ve been watching him, like every single YouTube video that I can find, because he’s just amazing for me, you know.
“Of course, I try to take some stuff from him. Especially like some similarities with the high kicks and power strikes.
“For me, there’s [also] Robin van Persie, Wayne Rooney, all those kind of guys. I’ve also been watching them, of course, on the videos.
“They’ve been great, of course, you can admire them a lot and I try to also show myself in a good light here and try to help the team, try to help the club to be as high as possible.”
Given Sesko’s extreme physical attributes, standing at 6ft 5in, he certainly has the capabilities to emulate the likes of Zlatan and Van Persie at Old Trafford.
Benjamin Sesko’s goal catalogue is Zlatan-esque
If any United fans aren’t yet familiar with the club’s latest signing, Sesko arrives from Germany with an incredible catalogue of goals.
Sesko is lightning quick with a top speed of 35.47 km/h and he looks like the perfect profile to thrive in the Premier League given his physical qualities.
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During his time in Leipzig, Sesko proved he is capable of scoring every type of goal. He is strong with both feet, incredible in the air and has a great eye for a long-range strike.
Similar to Zlatan, Sesko also has surprising agility for his frame. Ibrahimovic showcased his flexibility at Old Trafford and Sesko shares his ability to connect with the ball in many different ways.