Sesko joins United backed by Zahovic

Sesko moves to Manchester United with strong support from a Slovenian legend and a wave of national pride.

Sesko joins Manchester United backed by Zahovic

Benjamin Sesko completed his transfer to Manchester United on a five-year contract, with the deal reported to be around £66 million and the player set to wear the number 30 shirt next season. The move makes Sesko the most expensive Slovenian footballer in history and signals a new chapter for his career at a club with a global reach.

Slovenian football is buzzing after Zahovic, the Euro 2000 star and national icon, publicly backed the move, calling it a top transfer and the best possible decision in an interview with Vecer. The story has sparked wide national discussion, with fellow Slovenian sports figures weighing in and media outlets highlighting Sesko as a symbol of hope for football back home. Local outlets note that the transfer will also funnel a portion of the fee to Sesko’s earliest clubs, such as NK Krsko, underscoring how a single move echoes through the country’s football structure.

The transfer showcases how a small nation can reach a wide audience when its talents cross into the world’s biggest leagues. Zahovic’s endorsement matters because it links a past glories to a present opportunity, helping frame Sesko as both a product and a symbol of Slovenian football development. Yet the attention carries risk: high expectations, intense media scrutiny, and pressure to translate potential into consistent Premier League production.

Beyond personal career impact, the deal highlights how transfer markets spread money and attention to smaller clubs and national teams. The €350,000 earmarked for NK Krsko illustrates the financial ripple effect at the grassroots level, but the real test will be whether Sesko can adapt to the level of physicality and pace in England and whether Slovenian media and fans will sustain measured, long-term support rather than quick, emotional responses.

Highlights

The story is about more than one player; it reflects how a small country sees its future in a global game.