3 reasons why Benjamin Sesko rejected Arsenal to stay at RB Leipzig

  • Why did Benjamin Sesko decide to stay at RB Leipzig
  • Perceived pressure from Arsenal and the media
  • Huge financial advantage for the German club
RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko
RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko / Maja Hitij/GettyImages
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3. The RB Leipzig factor

Peter Gulacsi, Yussuf Poulsen, Mohamed Simakan, Benjamin Sesko, Willi Orban
Peter Gulacsi, Yussuf Poulsen, Mohamed Simakan, Benjamin Sesko, Willi Orban / Christof Koepsel/GettyImages

Manchester City signed Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund in a deal worth £51m in the summer of 2022. For a striker that was shattering records in the Bundesliga, that was a bargain for City in an inflated transfer market.

Leipzig would have made a significant profit if Sesko had decided to join another club due to his release clause. However, they have given themselves the option to increase his value and negotiate a better deal in the future. Sesko’s calculated move is expected to elevate his market value significantly. Instead of being known as a €65m striker, by this time next year, the football world might be talking about Benjamin Sesko as a €100m+ player. His decision to prioritise development over instant Premier League fame highlights a maturity and foresight that could define his career trajectory.

This is a huge win for the German club, but it could also turn sour if the club and player fail to improve his value with performances, goals, and general fitness.


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