‘Fly high again’ - Benjamin Sesko reveals why he joined ‘unbelievable’ Man Utd as £74m striker sets targets after Old Trafford arrival

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Benjamin Sesko says he wants Manchester United to "fly high again", while revealing his reasons for joining the club.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Sesko swapped RB Leipzig for United for a fee worth up to £74 million ($100m) on Saturday, with the 22-year-old signing a contract until 2030. Ahead of potentially making his club debut, the Slovenia international says United's "unbelievable" history was a big factor in him signing for Ruben Amorim's team, who finished 15th in the Premier League last term, among other reasons.

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WHAT SESKO SAID

When asked about his ambitions at his new team, he told the club's website: "Just that we get better, that we connect together, in general, and we, as a team, just try to grow, to grow together step by step because we're getting better.  We're just even more complete and complete. It's just a matter of time when we can fly high again."

On his reasons for joining United, he added: "I think, first of all, because of the club. It's just a historical club that is unbelievable. For me, the team is great. It is getting better and better and that's why also there is just stuff that makes you come there, gives you this energy that you want to be part of. I think it's a great project, in general, and I can't wait to start, definitely."

THE BIGGER PICTURE

While Sesko is thrilled to have joined the Premier League giants, the young forward will be under pressure to hit the ground running at Old Trafford. The Red Devils have struggled for goals in recent years, with strikers Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee providing just seven between them last season. There isn't much time for an easing-in period, so the 6ft 5in attacker needs to start well, else the critics will mount fast.

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WHAT NEXT?

Sesko's new side begin their Premier League season on Sunday at home to rivals Arsenal before travelling to Fulham a week later. They then round off the month with a home clash against newly-promoted Burnley on August 30.