Benja Šeško: Slovenian Football Gem or a Professional Step Back?
Slovenian striker Benja Šeško might just be the biggest football bombshell of the summer, but is it a winning move or the start of a professional downfall? While Arsenal and RB Leipzig wait for the right offer, Saudi Arabia is throwing a jaw-dropping 40 million euros per year on the table! Yes, you read that right – 40 million euros annually for a young Slovenian just starting his career.
The Transfer Saga Shaking Europe
The Arab club Al Hilal is ready to bring in Šeško as a replacement for Aleksandar Mitrović, who apparently is no longer in coach Simone Inzaghi’s plans. Although Mitrović was a target for Al Hilal, they have now turned the page and chased Viktor Osimene, but rejected offers for Dušan Vlahović. Šeško, who wanted Arsenal, now faces a choice between European giants and a tempting offer from Saudi Arabia.
An Incredible Life Story and Football Talent
Born on May 31 in Radeče, Slovenia, Benja is the son of Alen Šeško and Slađana Lazić, a Serb from Doboj. Though his parents divorced when he was young, his father played a key role in his football development. At just 15, Benja was scoring goals like crazy – 59 goals in 23 matches at a local club! Domžale noticed him quickly but let him go with a mocking comment – “we have plenty better than him.” Today, his value is estimated at 50 million euros, and those who underestimated him are surely banging their heads against the wall.
A Rising Career
After Domžale, Šeško moved to Salzburg, where he played for the B team and scored 29 goals in 79 matches. Then came the transfer to Leipzig, where he scored 18 goals and made two assists in 42 matches. His talent is so huge that he is considered the greatest football gem Slovenia has ever had. With 30 appearances and 11 goals for the national team, he is expected to soon break Zlatko Zahović’s record of 30 goals.
The Basketball Move That Changed Everything
Interestingly, as a kid, Benja played a lot of basketball. His manager Elvis Bašanović revealed that a video clip from a basketball court was crucial for his transfer to Salzburg. In the clip, Benja jumped and kicked a ball stuck in the hoop! Red Bull, known for emphasizing physical activity, recognized his potential. Salzburg’s sporting director still jokes that Benja is the only footballer sold based on a basketball video.
Professional Challenges and Dilemmas
Though the offer from Saudi Arabia is tempting, there are concerns that moving to Al Hilal or Al Ahli could be a professional step back. European clubs like Arsenal and Liverpool are watching the situation, and the young striker is waiting for the right offer. Liverpool, for example, has turned to Aleksandar Isak or Ugo Ekitike, complicating Šeško’s situation further.
What’s Next?
Summer striker transfers will be especially interesting, and Darwin Núñez is already in the spotlight after Napoli closed the door on him. Šeško stands at a crossroads – will he choose money or career? Will he become the next European football star or just another talent lost due to a bad transfer?
Conclusion
Benja Šeško is a football phenomenon with an incredible story and huge potential. But football is not just talent – it’s also wisdom in choices. Will the young Slovenian make the right move, or will 40 million euros a year from Saudi Arabia lead him into a professional dead end? Only time will tell.
So, what do you think about this transfer saga? Is money more important than career? Or has Šeško already won by being in the spotlight? Drop your thoughts, let’s see who’s the real football expert here!
