Key Takeaways
- RB Leipzig could earn €80.5 million from Benjamin Šeško’s move to Manchester United by the end of the season.
- The deal includes €4 million in bonus payments linked to goals, appearances, and Champions League qualification.
- The clubs have agreed to a friendly match where Leipzig will keep all the match revenue.
RB Leipzig stand to collect a much larger fee than first expected from the sale of striker Benjamin Šeško to Manchester United. The total transfer value is set to reach €80.5 million by the close of the current campaign.
Sky Germany reports that United paid a base fee of €76.5 million to sign the Slovenian forward last summer. The Premier League side will pay an extra €4 million in performance-related bonuses after the first year.
These additional payments depend on several factors. They include the number of matches Šeško plays, the goals he scores, and whether the Red Devils secure a place in the UEFA Champions League.
Insiders suggest the final amount could rise even higher. Over the length of his contract, the total package may hit €85 million.
The agreement also features a special clause for a friendly match. Manchester United and RB Leipzig will face each other in an exhibition game within the next few years. Leipzig will take home all the profit from that fixture, giving the Bundesliga club another financial boost from the 22-year-old’s departure.