Benjamin Sesko says he made the ‘right decision’ in turning down a move to Arsenal this summer.
Manchester United and Chelsea were also both interested in bringing the Slovenia international to the Premier League but the Gunners were thought to be leading the race to sign the 21-year-old in June.
Sesko had a release clause of £56million that had to be activated before the end of that month.
But the striker, who scored 14 goals in 31 appearances for RB Leipzig last season, instead committed to a new contract with the Bundesliga side.
United, Arsenal and Chelsea have all been in the marker for a new striker this summer but Sesko is confident he will be best served remaining in Germany for at least another year.
‘I thought it through very well,’ Sesko told Nogomania. ‘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.’
Sesko’s new deal reportedly includes a gentleman’s agreement over a move away from Leipzig next year.
