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Bryan Mbeumo – Overview
Personal & Early Career
- Born 7 August 1999 in Avallon, France, Mbeumo is a left-footed right winger standing at 1.71 m. Graduated from Troyes’ youth system, he won the 2018 Coupe Gambardella with their U‑19s, scoring twice in the final.
Troyes to Brentford
- Made his senior debut in 2018, scoring 11 goals in Ligue 2 during 2018–19. In August 2019, he moved to Brentford in the Championship and helped them earn promotion to the Premier League in 2021.
Brentford & International Breakthrough
- Since 2019, he has made over 220 senior league appearances and netted 65 goals for Brentford (as of May 2025)
- In the 2024–25 Premier League season, he scored 20 goals—Brentford’s top scorer—and also contributed 7 assists.
- . He initially played for France at youth levels but chose to represent Cameroon at the senior level, earning 22 caps and scoring 6 goals since his debut in 2022.
Transfer News: Move to Manchester United
- Manchester United have reached a £65 million upfront agreement, with £6 million in add-ons, totalling £71 million for Mbeumo—his third bid after earlier offers were rejected.
- The winger impressed last season with 20 goals and 8 assists, and United manager Ruben Amorim sees him as a key addition to supplement their attack.
- Mbeumo is reportedly eager to join United, rejecting interest from Spurs, Newcastle, and Arsenal. His medical is expected this weekend ahead of the US pre-season tour.
- Brentford stand to benefit financially—paid just £5.8 million in 2019—and will likely reinvest in replacements.
Key Stats Snapshot
Age: 25
Position: Left-footed Right Winger, Brentford
(2019–25)222 apps, 65 goals
2024–25 PL Season20 goals, 7–8 assists
Cameroon Caps 22 caps, 6 goals
Fit at Manchester United
At Old Trafford, Mbeumo will likely operate on the right in Amorim’s 3 4–3 or 4 2 3–1 system, offering pace, goal threat, and versatility. Teammates are reportedly delighted—AndrΓ© Onana is “so happy” and former coach Thomas Frank described him as “a fantastic player,
In summary, Mbeumo is a proven Premier League performer with excellent finishing, dribbling, and adaptability. He's on the cusp of joining one of the world’s biggest football clubs, marking a major step in his career.
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