Two deals fixed on Tuesday?
Timo Werner’s return to RB Leipzig is as good as perfect and there is already an oversupply in the Saxon attack, as coach Domenico Tedesco only noted at the weekend (to the squad overview). Nevertheless, in addition to the national player, another center forward could be presented on Tuesday, who is in the hands of several top clubs: According to media reports, Benjamin Sesko from Red Bull Salzburg is about to be signed, but should only come to Leipzig in the summer of 2023.
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The 19-year-old Slovenian is celebrated in Austria as the successor to Erling Haaland and is just as popular as the Norwegian when he left in winter 2020. From Manchester City to Chelsea to AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund – hardly a top club has been not associated with the 1.95 meter right foot in recent months.
According to the transfer expert, it should have prevailed Fabrizio Romano now RB Leipzig, which is said to sign the striker this summer and then loan him back to Salzburg for a season. Shortly thereafter, they also reported “Picture” and sky of the forthcoming signature this week.
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According to Romano, Leipzig had also asked for this summer – without success. Salzburg’s sports director Christoph Freund said at the weekend “Sky Sports Austria”: “He will stay with us for sure. We’re the perfect club for him at the moment.”
RB Leipzig: Benjamin Sesko becomes the 19th new signing from Red Bull Salzburg
Sesko would be the 19th transfer from Salzburg to Leipzig since 2012, Dominik Szoboszlai most recently came to Germany from the sister club in winter 2021 for 22 million euros. The reports do not show how high the fee will be for Sesko, who still has a contract with the Austrian series champion until 2026.
Update 4:10 p.m.: In the afternoon the first numbers came from “Sky” reporter Florian Plettenberg. Accordingly, Sesko will receive a contract in Leipzig until 2028 and will cost around 24 million euros.
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In his first full season, Sesko had ten goals and seven assists in 36 games last year, taking his market value to €10m. This season there are two goals and one assist after four appearances.
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