Manchester United expects striker Benjamin Šeško to be ready for the 2026/27 Premier League season, closing a chapter on an injury-plagued debut campaign that saw the €76.5 million signing miss significant time. The Slovenian forward, who arrived from RB Leipzig in August 2025, aggravated a shin injury during a 3-2 win over Liverpool in May 2026 and sat out the final stretch of the season.
The transfer economics angle
Šeško’s deal, reportedly worth €76.5 million plus €8.5 million in performance-based add-ons, is structured with variable payouts tied to on-field metrics. Those add-on clauses likely depend on appearances, goals, or team achievements. Miss games, miss triggers. Injuries don’t just cost clubs wins, they cost real money on structured deal terms.
Manager Michael Carrick and club officials have expressed optimism about Šeško’s recovery trajectory, indicating steady improvement and no long-term concerns. The club has been described as meticulous in managing his workload, allowing extended recovery windows rather than rushing him back.
Slovenia’s national team staff reportedly raised questions about the club’s communication and handling of Šeško’s injuries, a friction point that underscores how multiple stakeholders can have competing interests in a single athlete’s management.
