Manchester United have officially secured the signing of Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford in a £71 million deal, agreeing a five-year contract with the Cameroonian forward.
The transfer fee includes a guaranteed £65 million plus up to £6 million in add-ons. Mbeumo has committed to the club until June 2030, with an option to extend for an additional year.
The forward joins Manchester United just in time to be part of the squad’s upcoming pre-season tour in the United States, set to depart on Tuesday.
Reflecting on his move, Mbeumo said:
“As soon as I learned there was an opportunity to join Manchester United, I knew I had to take it. This is the club of my dreams — the team whose shirt I proudly wore growing up.
“My mentality is to always improve, to be better than I was yesterday. I believe I have the spirit and character to reach a new level here, learning from Ruben Amorim and playing alongside world-class teammates.
“Everyone has spoken highly of the environment being built here and the exciting plans ahead. Manchester United is a massive club with an incredible stadium and passionate fans. We are all determined to compete for the biggest trophies.”
Mbeumo emerged as a key target for United following a challenging 2024-25 season, during which the club scored just 44 Premier League goals — their lowest total since the league’s rebranding.
The 25-year-old’s journey began in the youth academy at Troyes before his £5.8 million move to Brentford in 2019. Since then, he has scored 70 goals in 242 appearances across all competitions for the west London club, including 20 Premier League goals last season.
