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Topics: Man Utd, Premier League
Jack Kenmare
Benjamin Sesko and his agency have managed to track down the Manchester United fan who attended this month's Premier League clash against Sunderland following a public appeal.
The Slovenian striker, who joined United from RB Leipzig in the summer for £73.7 million, netted his first Old Trafford goal on the afternoon of October 4 as United recorded a 2-0 win over Regis le Bris' side.
Sesko celebrated by performing his signature 'jumping fist-pump' in front of the Stretford End.
Shortly after the full-time whistle, Sesko and his agency, Pro Transfer Agency, highlighted a supporter in the Old Trafford crowd who could be seen mirroring Sesko's delight after the goal.
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"We love the passion," the agency wrote on social media. "Looking for this gentleman so that Benjamin can surprise him for celebrating his first Old Trafford goal so passionately. Social media, do your thing."
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A couple of weeks later and Stuart Heaton, the fan in question, was found and invited to United's Carrington training ground as a special guest of Sesko, who was delighted to finally meet the supporter.
Heaton even presented Sesko with a framed picture of the special moment that had brought the pair together.
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"That looks great," the Slovenia international said after unpacking the gift. "I'm definitely going to put this in my home."
After meeting the club's legendary former kit man, Albert Morgan, Heaton and his son watched United's gym session, which was attended by the likes of Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha, amongst others.
“It doesn't get better,” Heaton told Manchester United's official website. “It just shows that, you know, we're a family club. We are a family club. We love our fans, and the fans love the players."
He added: ”This is heaven. It's almost like a dream and you're trying to pinch yourself and think, 'I'm going to wake up now, I had a great dream last night!' But no, it's not a dream. It's reality.“
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Heaton also discussed the moment he found out about Sesko's public appeal.
"So, I looked at Benjamin's story and he's got 1.5 million followers and there's me on his story!" he said. "It doesn't usually happen to people. I'm so grateful for this."
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United will take on Sean Dyche's Nottingham Forest in their next Premier League game on Saturday. Sesko, meanwhile, will be hoping to continue his impressive start to life at Old Trafford.