‘I wore this shirt growing up’ – Man Utd sign Mbeumo

After moving from Brentford for an initial sum of $65 million, Bryan Mbeumo claims to have “the club of his dreams.”

The 25-year-old has a five-year contract with the option to extend it by 12 months.

After signing left-back Diego Leon and forward Matheus Cunha, he is Ruben Amorim’s third summer signing.

One of the longest-running sagas of the summer is now over with Mbeumo’s decision, seven weeks after United’s initial bid for the Cameroon international.

Mbeumo remarked, “I had to take the opportunity to sign for the club of my dreams, the team whose shirt I wore growing up, as soon as I knew there was a chance to join Manchester United.”

“It’s better for me than it was yesterday,” I say. I am aware of my spirit and character, having studied under Ruben Amorim and working alongside world-class players, to advance to a higher level.

Everyone mentioned the future plans and the environment being created here to me, and everyone else said it was exciting. We are all very eager to compete for the biggest trophies because this is a huge club with an incredible stadium and amazing fans.

At the beginning of June, United made their first offer for Mbeumo, which was worth an overall £55 million.

Before coming to an agreement with their third offer, they had to submit a second bid of $ 62.5 million at the end of that month.

Since joining Brentford from Troyes in 2019, Mbeumo has scored 70 goals and contributed 51 assists in 242 games.

In the Premier League last season, he recorded both career highs with 20 goals and seven assists.

Bryan is among the most productive players in England for the past three seasons thanks to his remarkable consistency and goals and assists record, according to United director of football Jason Wilcox.

Bryan’s faith in our project and his desire to join the club demonstrated that he was ideal for Manchester United and the culture we are fostering.

With Mbeumo leaving, he surpasses Al-Ahli’s £40 million purchase of Ivan Toney in August 2024, making him the Bees’ biggest ever sale.

Bryan is a fantastic player who has worked hard for us for six seasons, and I want to thank him for it on behalf of everyone at Brentford, said Bees football director Phil Giles.

It has been a pleasure for everyone who has seen Bryan develop as a player and person since he first arrived at our company as a teenager. He has been a part of some of our greatest days and has won over our fans.

“There is always a moment when a player should move on, and for Bryan, it’s now.” We are delighted that he will be able to join one of the biggest clubs in the world.