Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Barcelona pursue RB Leipzig sensation Benjamin Sesko for €50 million

RB Leipzig's 20-year-old striker, Benjamin Sesko, holds a contract until June 2028 with an exit clause valued at €50m (£43m/$54m) set to activate in the upcoming summer transfer window, according to BILD.

Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool And Barcelona In Race To Sign Benjamin Sesko
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The 20-year-old striker from RB Leipzig currently holds a contract extending until June 2028, but reports from BILD indicate the presence of an exit clause valued at €50m (£43m/$54m), set to become active during the forthcoming summer transfer window. Although Sesko’s price tag may appear substantial given his age, his recent performances suggest he could offer significant returns on investment.

Despite a sluggish start to the season, Sesko has acclimatized effectively to life in Germany and has begun to exhibit his talent on the field. Over his last three Bundesliga appearances, Sesko has demonstrated his scoring ability, leading Leipzig to victory against Union Berlin and securing a crucial point against Augsburg. Notably, his performance against Real Madrid in the Champions League underscored his potential, with several attempts at goal, including an early score nullified by VAR.

Scouts from Liverpool, Manchester City, and Barcelona foresee Sesko’s potential to become one of Europe’s most formidable strikers once he consistently finds the net in both domestic and European competitions. They recognize the possibility of Sesko surpassing a valuation of £100m in the future, suggesting that the initial £43m investment could prove to be a bargain.

While Sesko may encounter tough competition for playing time at clubs like Liverpool and Manchester City, where established strikers Darwin Nunez and Erling Haaland reside, the allure of securing such a promising talent could be irresistible. Meanwhile, in Spain, Barcelona seeks a successor to Robert Lewandowski, and Sesko emerges as a fitting candidate for the role.

Benjamin Sesko

Benjamin Šeško

Forwarder

SloveniaSlovenia

Age: 21

195 cm

kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 31 3 Missed
Minutes 1527 49.3 Avg
Goals 14 0.5 Avg
Assist 2 0.1 Avg
Attempt 33 1.1 Avg
Passes 315 10.259.8% AvgSucc
Yellow 0 0.0 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 18 times for 737 minutes for Bundesliga.

Benjamin Sesko scored 6 goals for RB Leipzig. He procured no assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 5th in Bundesliga. In the last match RB Leipzig lost 1-0 against Real Madrid.

RB Leipzig performance and stats

RB Leipzig

Manager: Marco Rose
Rank 4th
Win 19
Draw 7
Loss 7
Goals 75-37
Diff 38
Rank 2nd
Win 4
Draw 0
Loss 2
Goals 13-10
Diff 3

RB Leipzig is currently 5th in the Bundesliga with 37 points.

In the last 21 games, it has won 11 times, drawn 4 times, and lost 6 times. In its last match, RB Leipzig drawn 2-2 against FC Augsburg.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 46 goals and conceding 28.​

RB Leipzig will play the next match in Bundesliga against Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday 17th of February in Leipzig. The prediction is RB Leipzig winning the match.​