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Manchester United forward Benjamin Sesko has unveiled his vision of the ultimate Red Devils striker, combining the exceptional qualities of club legends Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. After a strong debut season at Old Trafford, the Slovenian sensation has imagined the perfect attacking force — while playfully claiming that his own goal celebration remains unmatched.

Adapting to life at Old Trafford

Sesko joined the Premier League giants for a hefty £73.7 million fee and initially struggled to adjust to the intensity of English football. However, the young striker gradually found his rhythm and began to shine in Manchester United colours.

In a chat with GIVEMESPORT, the Slovenia international opened up about his journey from RB Leipzig to Manchester. Although he faced challenges under then-manager Ruben Amorim, Sesko’s performances improved dramatically once Michael Carrick assumed the managerial role. He ended the season with nine goals in his last 14 appearances, fully justifying the club’s major investment in him.

Creating the perfect United striker

In the same exclusive feature, Sesko was asked to assemble his ideal Manchester United striker, choosing from some of the greatest names ever to wear the famous red shirt. His dream combination would surely terrify any Premier League defence. He picked Cristiano Ronaldo’s powerful right foot and Robin van Persie’s precise left foot. For finishing prowess, he went with Ruud van Nistelrooy, while highlighting Dimitar Berbatov for possessing the finest first touch. To round off the physical side, Sesko selected Wayne Rooney’s explosive pace and Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s immense strength.

Keeping his own trademark celebration

When asked about the best goal celebration, fans might have expected him to choose Ronaldo’s iconic ‘SIU’ jump. Instead, Sesko proudly chose his own. Nicknamed ‘Air Sesko’, his celebration features a leap into the air followed by a slam-dunk gesture, inspired by basketball legend Michael Jordan’s famous 1990s pose with the Chicago Bulls. Explaining his preference, the confident striker said with a laugh, “I’ll go mine. Mine is quite good, I think people like it.”

Looking ahead for Sesko

Manchester United’s expectations for Sesko are sky-high as they gear up for an eagerly awaited Champions League campaign. The prolific forward missed the final three matches of the season due to a calf injury but is now concentrating on his full recovery. He aims to be in peak condition to lead the line when Carrick’s men return for pre-season training.