Manchester United might have dropped an enormous trace over what quantity Benjamin Sesko will put on for the membership.
United confirmed the arrival of the Slovenian striker from RB Leipzig in a deal value £66.3million with £7.4m in add-ons on Saturday.
They fought off competitors from Newcastle to signal Sesko, one other attacking addition after Mathus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo.
United hosted Fiorentina in a pre-season pleasant on Saturday and unveiled all three gamers onto the Previous Trafford pitch earlier than kick-off.
Diego Leon, a left-back who signed from Cerro Porteno, was additionally in attendance on the hallowed turf.
The Paraguayan has been carrying the No.30 shirt upon his arrival on the membership this window.
Nevertheless, in footage filmed within the dressing room earlier than the sport, his shirt was hanging up with No.35 on the again as a substitute.
United followers have been fast to note this element and counsel that Sesko is the brand new proprietor of the No.30.
It is the quantity he all the time wore throughout his spells at Pink Bull Salzburg and Leipzig, though he usually dons No.11 for Slovenia.
Sesko beforehand defined why he has sported the squad quantity all through his profession.
“All these small numbers, largely like 9, 11, 7, these type of issues, have been used already in Salzburg, within the first workforce,” he instructed Sky Sports activities.
“So, I took 30. At this level, I used to be like, ‘I need to take Erling’s [Haaland] quantity!”
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What Sesko stated about becoming a member of Man United
Chatting with United after he signed, Sesko gave a glowing overview of the membership and their ambitions with him going ahead.
he remarked: “The historical past of Manchester United is clearly very particular however what actually excites me is the long run.
“After we mentioned the mission, it was clear that all the pieces is in place for this workforce to proceed to develop and compete for the largest trophies once more quickly.
“From the second that I arrived, I may really feel the constructive vitality and household atmosphere that the membership has created.
“It’s clearly the proper place to succeed in my most degree and fulfil all of my ambitions.
“I can’t wait to begin studying from Ruben [Amorim] and connecting with my team-mates to realize the success that everyone knows we’re able to collectively.”
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United drew 1-1 with Fiorentina of their pre-season pleasant earlier than profitable 5-4 on penalties.
Subsequent Sunday, they host Arsenal on the opening weekend of the brand new Premier League season.