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'I made the right decision' - Benjamin Sesko lifts lid on reasons for snubbing Arsenal transfer despite repeated links with Emirates move

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In his debut season with Leipzig, Sesko netted 18 goals and his impressive performance on the field drew <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arsenal-new-no-9-benjamin-sesko-transfer-manchester-united-chelsea-rb-leipzig-gbp45m/blte9b5f3b3774f8783" target="_blank">attention from several Premier League clubs, </a>with Manchester United and Arsenal among the suitors. The <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/benjamin-sesko-release-clause-set-man-utd-arsenal-have-until-june-trigger-cut-price-transfer/bltb147c5215e26ead5" target="_blank">Gunners seemed the closest </a>to securing his signature this summer but the player chose to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arsenal-man-utd-transfer-snub-benjamin-sesko-premier-league-move-rb-leipzig-contract-gentlemans-agreement/bltc17c166590aedcf7" target="_blank">sign a lucrative new deal</a> with the Bundesliga side, which has forced Mikel Arteta to look for alternative options.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Sesko reflected on his choice in an interview with <a href="https://en.nogomania.com/read/Nogomania-Exclusive-Benjamin-Sesko-on-Arsenal-s-interest-I-turned-down-Premier-League-move-because-I-believe-I-will-make-progress-at-Leipzig" target="_blank">Nogomania</a>, emphasizing the importance of <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/benjamin-sesko-explains-why-arsenal-man-utd-contract-rb-leipzig/blte11a4b144f1381d2#cs9510f760be9172fe" target="_blank">gaining more experience </a>and not rushing his career. "I thought it through very well," Sesko said. "I believe I made the right decision. I wanted to gain more experience, learn more, and not rush things. Leipzig is an excellent club that can provide what I need for the next step. Leipzig's vision is clear; everything is geared towards growth, progress, and high goals. I felt it was right to decide this way."

WHAT SESKO SAID

Sesko admitted that Leipzig manager, Marco Rose, played a significant role in his decision to stay at Leipzig."We talked," Sesko explained. "He told me he wanted me to stay but also said I should decide based on my feelings. He said if I felt I needed to move on, I should go, but if not, I should stay. He’s an excellent coach who has led many great players. I’m glad I decided this way. I did it before the Euro to keep a clear head and focus entirely on the championship."

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Although Sesko's new contract with Leipzig runs until 2029, his long-term future may still be open to change. There is speculation about a gentleman's agreement that could allow him to move next summer and if Arsenal are still in need of attacking reinforcements, the Slovenian might finally end up in North London.

WHAT NEXT?

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Benjamin Sesko thinks he made the &quot;right decision&quot; by snubbing Arsenal transfer despite repeated links with an Emirates move.

&apos;I made the right decision&apos; - Benjamin Sesko lifts lid on reasons for snubbing Arsenal transfer despite repeated links with Emirates move