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Manchester United have signed Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko from Germany's RB Leipzig on a contract until 2030, the Premier League club said on Saturday.

Manchester United defeated Italian side Fiorentina on penalties after a 1-1 draw in their final pre-season friendly at Old Trafford on Saturday. Simon Sohm gave the visitors the lead early on with a fine unmarked volley from a corner before Robin Gosens scored an own goal past former United goalkeeper David de Gea to level the scores midway through the first half.

Benjamin Sesko watched from the stands at Old Trafford as Manchester United won a penalty shoot-out 5-4 after being held to a 1-1 draw by Fiorentina.