Robert Lewandowski to Manchester United Would Benefit Sesko, Says Rossi
Former Manchester United forward Giuseppe Rossi has publicly backed the club to pursue Robert Lewandowski to Manchester United this summer, arguing that the Polish striker’s arrival would serve as a direct boost to 22-year-old Benjamin Sesko’s development at Old Trafford. Rossi, speaking in an exclusive interview with Ozoon ahead of the FIFA World Cup, described the potential move as a no-brainer, stating that Lewandowski would be an incredible asset for the younger players, given his experience, professionalism, and big-game knowledge. Lewandowski’s contract with Barcelona expires at the end of June 2026, meaning the veteran attacker departs the LaLiga champions as a free agent.
Sesko joined Manchester United from RB Leipzig for £73.7 million last summer and initially struggled under the weight of expectation, but his form improved considerably after Michael Carrick‘s appointment as head coach in early January, eventually finishing the season in double figures for goals and helping United secure a top-three Premier League finish. Rossi, who spent three years at Old Trafford between 2004 and 2007, sees in Lewandowski the same mentor figure that could fast-track Sesko’s growth into a truly elite striker.
“Robert Lewandowski to Man United? Yeah, why not?. Of course, Lewandowski would be an incredible asset for the young players, providing his experience and big-game knowledge. With Benjamin Sesko being a young, growing player, having someone like Lewandowski on the team would only benefit him. It’s a no-brainer. He has a huge resume and on a short-term deal, it’s a win-win.”
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Lewandowski, one of the most decorated forwards of his generation, has won league titles in both Germany and Spain while also lifting the UEFA Champions League with Bayern Munich, and Rossi argues those credentials make his presence around younger players genuinely transformative. With United returning to the Champions League next season, and Sesko having scored 11 Premier League goals in his debut campaign as joint-top scorer for the club, the pressure on the Slovenian to deliver across twice-weekly fixtures intensifies considerably. Signing a player of Lewandowski’s calibre, available on a short-term deal at zero transfer cost, represents exactly the kind of low-risk, high-reward move that suits United’s current financial and footballing situation.
