Bryan Mbeumo has described his 71 million move to Manchester United as “dream come true” after signing a five-year contract with the option of a further year. The Cameroon international joins from Brentford, bringing to an end one of the longest transfer sagas of the summer.
The 25-year-old forward becomes new manager Ruben Amorim’s third signing of the window, following the arrivals of Matheus Cunha and left-back Diego Leon. United agreed to pay an initial 65 million for Mbeumo, with a further 6 million in performance-related add-ons.
“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 — the team whose shirt I wore growing up,” said Mbeumo. “My mentality is to always be better than I was yesterday. 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 had been on United’s radar since early June, when the club launched an opening 55 million bid for the Brentford star. That offer, as well as a second attempt worth 62.5 million, was rejected. But negotiations finally yielded a breakthrough last week when United submitted their third proposal, which Brentford accepted.
Mbeumo had a standout season with Brentford in 2024–25, scoring 20 goals and providing seven assists in the Premier League — both personal bests. Since joining the Bees from Troyes in 2019, he has made 242 appearances, scoring 70 goals and laying on 51 assists.
United’s new forward arrives at a club that finished a disappointing 15th in the Premier League last season and missed out on European qualification. But under Amorim, the club is attempting a full-scale rebuild, with Mbeumo expected to play a central role in the new manager’s plans.
“Everybody told me about the environment that is being created here and how exciting the plans are for the future,” Mbeumo added. “This is a massive club, with an incredible stadium and amazing fans — we are all really determined to challenge for the biggest trophies.”
Manchester United’s director of football, Jason Wilcox, hailed Mbeumo’s signing as a statement of intent. “Bryan’s goals and assists record in the Premier League is exceptional. His remarkable consistency has placed him among the most productive players in England over the past three seasons,” Wilcox said. “Bryan’s belief in our project and his determination to join the club confirmed he was the perfect fit for Manchester United and the culture we are developing.”
Mbeumo is set to link up with his new teammates as United embark on their pre-season tour of the United States.
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