After Gary Neville stated that Benjamin Sesko was “well off it” in comparison to their previous offensive signings, Ruben Amorim is certain that the “control freak” will be successful at Manchester United. The Red Devils spent up to £207.2 million (€235.73 million) to acquire three new striker players during their summer reconstruction after a miserable 2024–2025 season due to a lack of goals.
Following Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, United completed a deal for RB Leipzig’s sharpshooter Sesko, who has been slower to settle than the Premier League-proven duo, that may reach £73.7 million (€83.85 million).
After last weekend’s 2-2 tie against Nottingham Forest, former captain Neville remarked that the 22-year-old seemed “awkward” and “well off it” in comparison to the other two additions. The player has scored twice in his first 11 games. Regarding Sesko’s beginning at United, Amorim remarked, “I’m relaxed.” “He’s not relaxed. “I’m trying to say that I know how football works and that he will have difficulties. It’s normal.
Amorim says Benjamin Sesko has more potential than I thought
Although Ruben Amorim acknowledges that Benjamin Sesko has “struggled” in his early months at Manchester United, he also acknowledges that the striker’s talent has taken him by surprise. In the summer transfer window, United acquired Sesko from RB Leipzig for £74 million, but the 22-year-old has only managed two goals in 11 games this season.
Sesko was criticised last week by former United defender Gary Neville, who said the Slovenian international “looks awkward”. However, Amorim maintains that he is unconcerned with his start at United and thinks the striker is the team’s long-term solution. Amorim remarked, “I’m relaxed; he’s not.”
‘What I mean is I understand how things are in football and he’s going to struggle. That is normal; he has no experience here.’ Then there’s the first impact when everyone says that you are so good, you are the next big thing and you hear that with Sesko and then you come to one club that is the hardest club.
