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The RB Leipzig frontman snubbed overtures from Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea to remain at the Bundesliga outfit.
Benjamin Sesko was rumoured to be Arsenal’s primary target at centre-forward but the RB Leipzig striker has all but agreed to stay for a few more years.
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Victor Osimhen: Chelsea and Arsenal handed lifeline for Super Eagles hitman after transfer blow
Nigeria and Super Eagles main man Victor Osimhen could realise his Premier League dream this summer after Sesko's future was confirmed.
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Chelsea decision to snub Osimhen for 18-goal Bundesliga star could be a mistake
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Sesko, 21, found the back of the net 14 times in 31 Bundesliga appearances (17 starts), setting up two more for Marco Rose’s side.
He was the subject of a glut of rumours linking him with Mikel Arteta’s team, Chelsea and Manchester United, but news broke on Tuesday that the youngster would be staying with the Red Bulls.
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What are the terms of Sesko’s new Leipzig contract?
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According to The Athletic, Sesko’s one-year extension takes expiry of his contract to 2029 and does not include a release clause.
However, the report suggests Leipzig will let the highly-rated forward leave for a reasonable fee when the time is ripe to depart.
What next for Sesko?
Sesko will not have to deal with transfer distractions at the European Championship, leaving him to focus on Slovenia’s daunting Group C challenge against Denmark, Serbia and co-favourites England.
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