Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount has welcomed Benjamin Sesko to Old Trafford after playing in his position against Fiorentina on Saturday.

The Reds' new centre-forward flew to Manchester on Thursday evening and completed his medical and final pieces of paperwork, on Friday. Saturday morning, United announced their new acquisition from RB Leipzig with £74m splashed on the Slovenian.

His arrival brings to an end long-term interest in Sesko that began three years ago while the centre-forward was featuring for RB Salzburg. The 22-year-old was not purchased in time to feature against the Italian club but was unveiled to fans before kick-off at the Theatre of Dreams .

With Sesko absent, Ruben Amorim chose to play Mount in a false nine position which did not work to great affect

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