The countdown to the transfer of "New Haaland"! The Red Devils most stable signing in the summer window is only a short signing!

In Manchester in August, the countdown to the closing of the summer window is like a thin string, making all fans feel tight. Just today, a social media update from Italian famous reporter Romano finally settled the transfer storm of Leipzig midfielder Cesco - "Cesco has accepted Manchester United's salary plan! In order to facilitate the transaction, he took the initiative to adjust his initial salary expectations. The two sides used the design of bonus terms to ensure that Leipzig can get a total of 85 million euros in transfer fees."

This seemingly short news exploded in the Manchester United fan group. After all, from the rumor of the wind to the repeated pulling of the summer window, this "New Haaland Battle" that lasted for half a year is finally coming to an end today.

Half-year pull: From "salary deadlock" to "two-way rushing"

Who is "New Haaland"? Cesco? Who is Sesco? Perhaps some Manchester United fans are not familiar with this name, but in European football, he has long been a "potential stock" that many giants are closely watching. As the core of the midfield training Leipzig has focused on training in recent years, the 22-year-old Slovenian international stands out as the label of "all-round midfielder": he can not only tear open the opponent's defense with accurate straight passes, but also shoot a powerful long shot at the front of the penalty area; what is even more rare is that his successful shot under high pressure pressing is as high as 89%, which is particularly precious in modern football that focuses on rapid conversion.

As early as last winter window, Manchester United had contacted Cesco's team, but the player had just renewed his signing with Leipzig until 2025, and his willingness to transfer was not strong. Until this summer window opened, Leipzig unexpectedly got out of the Champions League qualifiers, and the club realized that "it's time to find a next home for core players"; and on Manchester United, the midfielder urgently needed a "two-way demand" from a young player who can carry the banner of the organization, Sesco, to put the transfer negotiations on the table.

But the negotiation process is much more tortuous than imagined. There is a 3 million euro gap between the annual salary requirement originally proposed by the Sesco team (about 12 million euros) and Manchester United's psychological budget (about 9 million euros). The two sides repeatedly raise the structure of "basic salary + floating bonus". Some media even released news that the "deal failed" for a while, which made many fans feel disheartened. The

Turn around appeared early this week. According to Romano, Sesco took the initiative to adjust his salary expectations. "He understood that Manchester United, as a traditional giant, has its own rules and attaches more importance to long-term stability." In the end, the two sides reached a flexible plan of "basic annual salary + performance bonus": Sesco's basic annual salary is slightly lower than the initial requirement, but through the bonus terms of key data such as goals, assists, and appearances, the annual income can meet expectations; while Leipzig locked in a guaranteed income of 85 million euros through "stage transfer fee" (20 million euros down payment + subsequent additional performance) - this money is enough to support Leipzig to rebuild the midfield lineup this summer.

Today's physical examination: The Red Devils' "last puzzle" is only signed

According to the plan, Sesco will arrive at Manchester City's Carrington Training Base this morning (August 8) to complete the last process before joining - the physical examination. If there is no abnormality in the physical examination report, he will sign a formal contract of five years on the base, with the contract period just covering his golden age of 23-28.

For Manchester United fans, the meaning of this news is far more than "strengthening the midfield". Since last season, the Red Devils' midfielder has been criticized for its "lack of creativity". The team urgently needs a core player who can "connect the past and the future" in the offense and defense transformation. Sesco's technical characteristics can just fill this gap: his propulsion speed can connect the defense line and the frontcourt, and his long-range shooting ability can increase the team's scoring methods. More importantly, he is only 22 years old, and the next five years will be the peak period for professional players.

"This may be the most 'stable' signing for Manchester United this summer." A team reporter who has followed Manchester United for many years commented on social media, "Compared with other rumored targets, Cesco's transfer fee (85 million euros) is in a reasonable range, with a perfect age structure, and its technical characteristics are highly consistent with the team's needs. More importantly, he himself showed a strong willingness to join Manchester United - this kind of 'two-way' transaction rarely goes wrong."

From Leipzig to Old Trafford: A Slovenian boy's "Red Devils Dream"

In fact, Cesco's yearning for Manchester United has long been traceable. In an interview last year, he publicly stated: "Manchester United is one of the greatest clubs in the world, and their history, fans and culture fascinates me. If I could wear the Red Devils' jersey, it would be a dream come true for me."

This sincerity may also be an important reason why Manchester United finally chose him. In today's football world, the "loyalty" of young players is becoming increasingly scarce, and Cesco's active salary adjustment not only shows his cherishment of opportunities, but also allows Manchester United to see his "professional attitude" - such players can often be more quickly integrated into the team's culture.

It is worth mentioning that Leipzig also showed "decent" in Sesco's departure. Club CEO Mintslav mentioned in the statement: "Cesco is the pride of our youth training camp, and he has brought countless glory to the team. Although we are reluctant to leave, we respect his choice and thank Manchester United for their recognition of the value of players." The "Red Devils Surprise" at the end of the summer window

From the rumors of the winter window to the repeated pulling of the summer window, from the salary deadlock to the "only signing", Cesco's transfer story will finally come to an end today. For Manchester United fans, this is not only a "report card" in the summer window, but also an important step in the team's reconstruction - when Sesco signed a contract at the Carrington base, someone in Old Trafford might have raised the banner "Welcome Cesco" in advance. Before the summer window was closed, the Red Devils injected confidence into their new season with a pragmatic and hopeful signing. And the story of Sesco has just begun.

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