Manchester United Secures Benjamin ล eลกko in โฌ76.5M Deal, Beating Newcastle
Manchester, England – August 9, 2025 – Manchester United has officially announced the signing of Slovenian striker Benjamin ล eลกko from RB Leipzig for a reported fee of โฌ76.5 million, wiht potential bonuses reaching โฌ8.5 million. The 22-year-old forward has penned a five-year contract with the Premier League club, marking a significant addition too manager Ruben Amorim’s squad.
The transfer race was closely contested, with Newcastle United also submitting a bid valued at approximately โฌ82.5 million. However, ล eลกko explicitly expressed his preference to join Manchester United, citing the club’s history and ambitious future plans.
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“The history of Manchester United is clearly very special, but what makes me keen is the future,” ล eลกko stated in an official club announcement. “When we discussed this project, it was clear that everything was ready for this team to continue to grow and promptly compete for the biggest trophies.”
ล eลกko’s arrival addresses a key need for Manchester United – a prolific goalscorer. The club has been seeking a long-term solution up front following the departure of Anthony Martial last season. ล eลกko, who stands at 6’5″ (1.95m), brings a unique combination of physicality, pace, and finishing ability. He scored 14 goals in 34 appearances for RB leipzig across all competitions last season,attracting attention from top clubs across Europe.
The player also highlighted the positive atmosphere at the club, stating, “Since I arrived, I could feel the positive energy and the family atmosphere created by MU.This club is clearly the perfect place to reach my maximum level and realize all my ambitions.” He expressed eagerness to learn from manager Ruben Amorim and collaborate with his new teammates.
ล eลกko is expected to be presented to the public during Manchester United’s preseason friendly against Fiorentina at Old Trafford today, August 9th, with kickoff scheduled for 18:45 WIB (Western Indonesian Time). The match will provide fans with their first glimpse of the new signing in a Manchester United shirt.
Looking Ahead: ล eลกko’s integration into Amorim’s system will be crucial. Manchester United fans will be hoping he forms a potent attacking partnership with Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes. The signing signals a clear statement of intent from Manchester United as they aim to challenge for the Premier League title and compete in the Champions League.
(Reported by Alex Carter, world-today-news.com)