Manchester United unveiled striker Benjamin Sesko on Friday and the new £73.7million signing from Red Bull Leipzig says he is convinced he can fulfil all his ambitions at the club.
Sesko turned down Newcastle United to become the new figurehead for Ruben Amorim’s revamped attack.
Sesko said: ‘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.’
United finished 15th in the Premier League last season, but that has not deterred Sesko as he signed a five year contract.
‘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.
‘The history of Manchester United is obviously very special but what really excites me is the future,’ he added.
Manchester United unveiled striker Benjamin Sesko on Saturday
The new £73.7million signing from Red Bull Leipzig says he is convinced he can fulfil all his ambitions at the club
Sesko turned down Newcastle United to become the new figurehead for Ruben Amorim’s revamped attack
Sesko was paraded at Old Trafford alongside United’s other summer signings, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, and their arrival will trigger departures.
Amorim gave a large hint to his intentions around striker Rasmus Hojlund by leaving the Dane on the bench for yesterday’s laboured friendly win on penalties over Fiorentina and started Mason Mount through the middle.
Afterwards Amorim admitted: ‘At times we struggled without the reference as a striker… we have a new striker now.’
United are prepared to sell Hojlund for £30m but AC Milan want to take him on a season long loan and have offered a £4m loan fee.
United have also told Chelsea they want £50m for Alejandro Garnacho with the Argentine winger set on a move to Stamford Bridge.
Jadon Sancho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia are poised to leave also while left-back Harry Amass is wanted on loan by Sheffield Wednesday.
United remain in the market to add another midfielder and have made contact with Carlos Baleba’s representatives but that has not endeared them to his club Brighton who have no desire to sell.