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Last Updated: Mbeumo joins Manchester United from Brentford, signing a contract until 2030. The winger, who scored 20 goals last season, will cost United £65 million plus add-ons. Cameroon international Bryan Mbeumo has officially joined Manchester United from Brentford, signing a contract until 2030 with an option for an additional year. The 25-year-old winger revealed on Monday that he 'grew up wearing" the United shirt, describing the move as a dream come true. Mbeumo, who scored 20 goals in 38 Premier League appearances last season, will reportedly cost United an initial £65 million ($87 million), with a further £6 million in potential add-ons. Good morning, Reds 🤩 — Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 22, 2025 The deal, United's third bid for the player, was accepted last week. 'As soon as I knew there was a chance to join Manchester United, I had to take the opportunity to sign for the club of my dreams," Mbeumo said in a statement released by the club. 'The team whose shirt I wore growing up." Mbeumo will be donning the No.19 for United this upcoming season. United head coach Ruben Amorim has already brought in two other signings this summer in an effort to rebound from last season's disastrous campaign. The club finished 15th in the Premier League—their lowest position since the 1973–74 season—and were beaten by Tottenham in the Europa League final. Joining Mbeumo at Old Trafford are Wolves forward Matheus Cunha and 18-year-old Paraguayan defender Diego Leon. United struggled offensively last season, with forwards Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee failing to deliver consistent performances. Mbeumo, however, is confident in his ability to contribute immediately. 'My mentality is to always be better than I was yesterday," said Mbeumo. 'I know that I have the spirit and character to reach another level here, learning from Ruben Amorim and playing alongside world-class players." Mbeumo, who joined the Bees in 2019, enjoyed a highly productive six-year spell at Brentford, scoring 70 goals and providing 51 assists in 242 appearances across all competitions. Mbeumo played a key role in Brentford's promotion to the Premier League in 2021 and was instrumental in their strong 10th-place finish in the 2024–25 campaign. (with agency inputs) First Published: July 22, 2025, 15:29 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Al-Ahram Weekly
9 hours ago
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- Al-Ahram Weekly
Cameroon's Mbeumo joins Man Utd re-build - Africa
Cameroon winger Bryan Mbeumo said he "grew up wearing" the Manchester United shirt on Monday after joining the club from Brentford on a deal until 2030, with an option for a further year. Mbeumo, 25, will reportedly cost the 20-time Premier League champions an initial £65 million ($87 million) having scored 20 goals in 38 league games last season for the Bees. Tottenham, now managed by former Brentford boss Thomas Frank, were also chasing the France-born attacker before United's improved offer sealed the move. United's third bid, worth an initial £65m with £6m in add-ons, was accepted last week. "As soon as I knew there was a chance to join Manchester United, I had to take the opportunity to sign for the club of my dreams," Mbeumo said in a United statement. "The team whose shirt I wore growing up. "This is a massive club, with an incredible stadium and amazing fans, we are all really determined to challenge for the biggest trophies," he added. United coach Ruben Amorim has signed two other players during this summer in an attempt to avoid a repeat of last season's catastrophic display. They lost to Tottenham in the Europa League final and a 15th-place finish in the top flight was their lowest since 1973-74. Wolves forward Matheus Cunha and teenage Paraguayan defender Diego Leon have also moved to Old Trafford. 'Primary target' Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee struggled as Amorim's main strikers last term. "My mentality is to always be better than I was yesterday," Mbeumo said. "I know that I have the spirit and character to reach another level here learning from Ruben Amorim and playing alongside world-class players. Mbeumo blossomed in six years at Brentford, scoring 70 goals and providing 51 assists in 242 appearances in all competitions following his move from French club Troyes in 2019. "There is always a right time for a player to move on and, for Bryan, that time is now," Brentford director of football Phil Giles said. "He has the opportunity to go to one of the biggest clubs in the world, and we are very happy for him," he added. Mbeumo helped the Bees win promotion to the Premier League in 2021 and was instrumental in their impressive 10th-place finish in 2024-25. "We are delighted to have secured another one of our primary targets ahead of the pre-season tour," the Red Devils' director of football Jason Wilcox said. "The experience in the US will be the perfect opportunity for Bryan to work with Ruben and his new team-mates as we prepare for an exciting season ahead," he added. In terms of United outgoings, Marcus Rashford is set to leave his boyhood club for Barcelona and an announcement could come on Tuesday. Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia continue looking for new clubs and are not expected to fly to the US as part of the tour squad. United start their pre-season tour of the United States on Sunday by facing West Ham before their opening game of the new Premier League season against Arsenal on August 17. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
New Straits Times
16 hours ago
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- New Straits Times
Childhood fan Mbeumo joins Man Utd re-build
LONDON: Cameroon winger Bryan Mbeumo said he "grew up wearing" the Manchester United shirt on Monday after joining the club from Brentford on a deal until 2030, with an option for a further year. Mbeumo, 25, will reportedly cost the 20-time Premier League champions an initial £65 million (RM371 million) having scored 20 goals in 38 league games last season for the Bees. Tottenham, now managed by former Brentford boss Thomas Frank, were also chasing the France-born attacker before United's improved offer sealed the move. United's third bid, worth an initial £65m with £6m in add-ons, was accepted last week. "As soon as I knew there was a chance to join Manchester United, I had to take the opportunity to sign for the club of my dreams," Mbeumo said in a United statement. "The team whose shirt I wore growing up. "This is a massive club, with an incredible stadium and amazing fans, we are all really determined to challenge for the biggest trophies," he added. United coach Ruben Amorim has signed two other players during this summer in an attempt to avoid a repeat of last season's catastrophic display. They lost to Tottenham in the Europa League final and a 15th-place finish in the top flight was their lowest since 1973-74. Wolves forward Matheus Cunha and teenage Paraguayan defender Diego Leon have also moved to Old Trafford. Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee struggled as Amorim's main strikers last term. "My mentality is to always be better than I was yesterday," Mbeumo said. "I know that I have the spirit and character to reach another level here learning from Ruben Amorim and playing alongside world-class players. Mbeumo blossomed in six years at Brentford, scoring 70 goals and providing 51 assists in 242 appearances in all competitions following his move from French club Troyes in 2019. "There is always a right time for a player to move on and, for Bryan, that time is now," Brentford director of football Phil Giles said. "He has the opportunity to go to one of the biggest clubs in the world, and we are very happy for him," he added. Mbeumo helped the Bees win promotion to the Premier League in 2021 and was instrumental in their impressive 10th-place finish in 2024-25. "We are delighted to have secured another one of our primary targets ahead of the pre-season tour," the Red Devils' director of football Jason Wilcox said. "The experience in the US will be the perfect opportunity for Bryan to work with Ruben and his new team-mates as we prepare for an exciting season ahead," he added. In terms of United outgoings, Marcus Rashford is set to leave his boyhood club for Barcelona and an announcement could come today. Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia continue looking for new clubs and are not expected to fly to the US as part of the tour squad. United start their pre-season tour of the United States on Sunday by facing West Ham before their opening game of the new Premier League season against Arsenal on August 17. — AFP
The Sun
17 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Bryan Mbeumo joins Man Utd as childhood dream comes true
CAMEROON winger Bryan Mbeumo has fulfilled a lifelong ambition by joining Manchester United from Brentford in a deal worth an initial £65 million. The 25-year-old, who scored 20 goals last season, signed a contract until 2030 with an option for an additional year. 'As soon as I knew there was a chance to join Manchester United, I had to take the opportunity to sign for the club of my dreams,' Mbeumo said in a club statement. 'The team whose shirt I wore growing up.' United fought off competition from Tottenham, now managed by former Brentford boss Thomas Frank, to secure the France-born attacker. Their third bid, including £6 million in add-ons, was accepted last week. Mbeumo's arrival marks another step in United's summer rebuild under coach Ruben Amorim, who has also signed Wolves forward Matheus Cunha and Paraguayan defender Diego Leon. The Red Devils endured a dismal 2024-25 campaign, finishing 15th in the Premier League and losing the Europa League final to Tottenham. 'My mentality is to always be better than I was yesterday,' Mbeumo added. 'I know that I have the spirit and character to reach another level here learning from Ruben Amorim and playing alongside world-class players.' Brentford director of football Phil Giles acknowledged the timing was right for Mbeumo's departure. 'There is always a right time for a player to move on and, for Bryan, that time is now,' Giles said. 'He has the opportunity to go to one of the biggest clubs in the world, and we are very happy for him.' United's football director Jason Wilcox described Mbeumo as a 'primary target' ahead of their pre-season tour in the US, where they will face West Ham before opening their Premier League campaign against Arsenal on August 17. Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford is set to leave for Barcelona, while Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, and Tyrell Malacia are expected to depart before the new season. - AFP
Straits Times
21 hours ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Childhood fan Bryan Mbeumo joins Manchester United re-build
Find out what's new on ST website and app. Bryan Mbeumo scored 20 goals in 38 league games last season for Brentford. LONDON - Cameroon winger Bryan Mbeumo said he 'grew up wearing' the Manchester United shirt on July 21 after joining the club from Brentford on a deal until 2030, with an option for a further year. Mbeumo, 25, will reportedly cost the 20-time Premier League champions an initial £65 million (S$112 million) having scored 20 goals in 38 league games last season for the Bees. Tottenham, now managed by former Brentford boss Thomas Frank, were also chasing the France-born attacker before United's improved offer sealed the move. United's third bid, worth an initial £65 million with £6 million in add-ons, was accepted last week. 'As soon as I knew there was a chance to join Manchester United, I had to take the opportunity to sign for the club of my dreams,' Mbeumo said in a United statement. 'The team whose shirt I wore growing up. 'This is a massive club, with an incredible stadium and amazing fans, we are all really determined to challenge for the biggest trophies,' he added. United coach Ruben Amorim has signed two other players during this summer in an attempt to avoid a repeat of last season's catastrophic display. They lost to Tottenham in the Europa League final and a 15th-place finish in the top flight was their lowest since 1973-74. Wolves forward Matheus Cunha and teenage Paraguayan defender Diego Leon have also moved to Old Trafford. 'Primary target' Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee struggled as Amorim's main strikers last term. 'My mentality is to always be better than I was yesterday,' Mbeumo said. 'I know that I have the spirit and character to reach another level here learning from Ruben Amorim and playing alongside world-class players. Mbeumo blossomed in six years at Brentford, scoring 70 goals and providing 51 assists in 242 appearances in all competitions following his move from French club Troyes in 2019. He helped the Bees win promotion to the Premier League in 2021 and was instrumental in their impressive 10th-place finish in 2024-25. 'We are delighted to have secured another one of our primary targets ahead of the pre-season tour,' the Red Devils' director of football Jason Wilcox said. 'The experience in the US will be the perfect opportunity for Bryan to work with Ruben and his new team-mates as we prepare for an exciting season ahead,' he added. United start their pre-season tour of the United States on July 27 by facing West Ham before their opening game of the new Premier League season against Arsenal on Aug 17. AFP
