Manchester United have confirmed the signing of striker Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford on a five year deal.
The Premier League side have been courting Mbeumo for the better part of the transfer window and gets their man who becomes their third signing this summer.
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In confirming the player’s arrival, United said, “Manchester United is pleased to confirm that Bryan Mbeumo has joined the club, subject to registration. The Cameroon international has signed a contract until June 2030, with the option to extend for a further year.
“Last season, Mbeumo, 25, scored 20 Premier League goals, the fourth highest in the league, and registered a further eight assists. Since Brentford’s promotion to the top flight, Mbeumo has averaged an impressive 18 goal contributions per season.”
Bryan Mbeumo said: “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.
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“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. Everybody told me about the environment that is being created here and how exciting the plans are for the future. This is a massive club, with an incredible stadium and amazing fans, we are all really determined to challenge for the biggest trophies.”
Mbeumo is the club’s third signing of the summer after the arrivals of forward Matheus Cunha and left-back Diego Leon.
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