Agent Waives Fee to Seal Manchester United's £74M Sesko Deal

According to a recent interview, Benjamin Sesko's agent, Elvis Basanovic, played a crucial role in the striker's £74 million move from RB Leipzig to Manchester United earlier this month. Basanovic revealed that at one point, the two clubs were far apart in their valuation of Sesko, with United reaching the limit of their budget for the transfer.

To help bridge the gap, Basanovic decided to waive part of his own fee, prioritizing Sesko's wishes and dreams over his own interests as an agent. "For me, a player's wishes and dreams should always come before the agent's interests," Basanovic stated.

The negotiations could have gone differently, as Newcastle United were also interested in signing the Slovenian forward. However, Sesko ultimately opted for a move to Old Trafford, where he will look to help the Red Devils bounce back from a disappointing 15th-place finish in the Premier League last season.

Sesko's new manager, Ruben Amorim, has asserted that the 20-year-old is ready to start against Arsenal in Manchester United's first Premier League game of the season on Sunday. Amorim praised Sesko's physical readiness and intelligence, saying the striker has been working hard on his fitness and is prepared to make an immediate impact.