Former Salzburg player

Not Arsenal after all! Benjamin Sesko has decided

Benjamin Sesko's footballing future has been decided. The 21-year-old Slovenian will continue to score goals for RB Leipzig in the coming years and has extended his contract with the Saxons for a further five years. Several top Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea, had previously put the center forward on their wish list.

"I'm not done yet," Sesko announced in an Instagram video published by the German Bundesliga club after RB bought out the goalscorer's €65 million buy-out clause. His new contract runs until 2029.

Came from Salzburg
Sesko moved to Leipzig from Red Bull Salzburg last summer, scoring 18 goals and providing two assists in 42 competitive appearances for the Bulls.

"Benji is one of our key players for the coming seasons, so the extension is a strong signal. It also underlines our ambition to play at the top of the Bundesliga on a permanent basis and to be one of the top clubs in Europe. Benjamin Sesko embodies our DNA and playing philosophy perfectly. With the new contract, we can continue to drive forward our squad planning in a forward-looking manner," said sporting director Rouven Schröder on the club's homepage.

"Logical step"
Sesko himself is also looking forward to the coming years in Leipzig with motivation: "I had a good first year at RB Leipzig and am incredibly happy to be here. Team, club, city, fans - the overall package remains simply outstanding for me. The early contract extension is therefore the logical step for me."