Diogo Dalot has revealed how he guided new signing Benjamin Sesko through the pressures of English football, advising him to stay grounded amid media hype, Softfootball reports.
Speaking on the Rio Ferdinand podcast, with comments shared by Fabrizio Romano via his official X handle, the Manchester United F.C. full-back explained that one goal in England can trigger excessive praise, but consistency and focus matter most.
Diogo Dalot: “I told Benjamin Sesko.. you know what will happen here? You will score one goal and the media will say you are going to be the BEST striker, the next one”. “And when that happens. I need you to be the SAME guy the next day”, told @RioMeets.
Sesko, who joined United from RB Leipzig in 2025 for €76.5 million plus add-ons, signed a five-year deal until 2030 and took the number 30 shirt at Old Trafford. The 22-year-old striker credits Dalot’s mentorship for easing his adaptation to the spotlight and expectations surrounding the club.
Fans have praised Dalot’s growing leadership role, describing his advice as veteran wisdom crucial to building mental resilience during United’s resurgence.
Meanwhile, goalkeeper Senne Lammens, who arrived from Royal Antwerp F.C., has impressed early on, drawing comparisons with André Onana. His performances have sparked optimism that United may have finally found long-term stability between the posts.
