Sesko arrives as United push for a sharper attack

Manchester United unveiled Benjamin Sesko before a Fiorentina friendly, signaling a new attacking plan under Ruben Amorim.

Amorim reshapes United attack after Sesko arrival

Manchester United unveiled Benjamin Sesko at Old Trafford ahead of the Fiorentina friendly, with the club confirming a £66.4 million deal from RB Leipzig. Sesko arrived by private jet and was presented to the crowd alongside Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Diego Leon, drawing the loudest cheer for the new signing.

The club also confirmed the signing on the morning of the game, as United pursue a sharper attacking edge after finishing last season with 44 Premier League goals. Sesko has been described as a player with strong aerial ability, pace and ball skill, a profile United hope can lift their output. Rasmus Hojlund started on the bench for the match, a signal from Amorim that the striker may not be first choice in the immediate future due to tactical fit and form shown on tour. United’s front line was rearranged in the second half, moving Mbeumo into a central role as the attack evolves.

The move signals a clear intention to shift United’s attacking identity toward more direct, vertical play. Sesko’s profile — tall, good in the air, and capable of running the channels — aligns with Amorim’s stated goals for a more dynamic front foot. Bench­ing Hojlund while starting Mount as a false nine hints at a broader plan to balance creativity with goal threat, even if it unsettles a young forward still staking his claim. The club’s willingness to spend £66.4m and move quickly underlines a broader transfer approach that prioritizes immediacy over gradual integration.

But the deal carries risk. Sesko is unproven in the Premier League, and the close tie to Hojlund’s future creates potential strain on squad harmony if the lineup shifts become a recurring pattern. A high price tag raises expectations, and if Sesko struggles to adapt, the financial toll and public scrutiny could widen tensions around United’s transfer strategy. This is a debate about long‑term planning versus short‑term fixes, and how much the club is willing to bank on youth and potential when results matter most.

Highlights

The summer moves set a clear course, and the season will reveal if United can translate ambition into consistent goals.