Sesko emulates Van Basten as Slovenian wonderkid hits stunning volley against Sweden

The 19-year-old striker snubbed interest from the Premier League this summer to agree a move from Red Bull Salzburg to sister club RB Leipzig in 2023.

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Sesko is spending the remainder of this season with the Austrian side before his reported £20million switch to the Bundesliga next term.

And that is already looking like a snip for Leipzig, with Sesko scoring an outrageous goal to open the scoring against Sweden.

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The young forward allowed a long ball over the top from teammate Petar Stojanovic to come over his shoulder before he unleashed a thumping Robin van Persie-esque volley first-time into the far corner.

The outrageous finish drew comparisons online with Marco van Basten's iconic goal during the final of Euro 98.

Sesko's third goal in as many games for his country is all the more impressive considering it came with his supposed weaker foot.

Sweden hit back through Emil Forsberg to salvage a 1-1 draw but that wasn't enough to prevent their demotion to League C.

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As for Slovenia, Sesko's goal has preserved their spot in the second tier of the Nations League at the expense of the Swedes and will only further his growing reputation across Europe.

However, the likes of United and Chelsea will have to wait a little longer if they want to reignite their attempts to sign him.

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Any future arrival in the Premier League would undoubtedly lead to further comparisons with Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland.

But Sesko revealed in an interview in 2021 that some of his teammates believe he's better than the Norway powerhouse.

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"Such comparisons motivate me and give me energy," Sesko said as quoted by GOAL when asked about being likened to Haaland.

"They do not represent pressure. I will listen and learn so I can be even better than he is.

"My team-mates at the club tell me that Haaland and I are very similar, especially in terms of speed. Most of them even tell me that I'm better than him!"