Manchester United Complete £71M Signing of Bryan Mbuemo from Brentford
Manchester United have officially secured the services of Cameroon international Bryan Mbuemo from Premier League rivals Brentford, marking their third major acquisition of the 2025 summer transfer window.
The announcement was made via the club’s official website on Monday, July 21, 2025, confirming that the dynamic forward has joined the Red Devils following a successful agreement between both clubs.
Mbuemo Shares Emotional Reaction After Sealing Dream Move
Speaking shortly after signing, an elated Mbuemo expressed his excitement:
“The moment I heard Manchester United were interested, I knew I couldn’t turn it down. This is the club I dreamed of playing for as a kid. I’ve always aimed to be better every day, and with Ruben Amorim’s guidance and a talented squad, I believe I can reach new heights. Everyone has told me about the positive energy here and the ambition to win major titles. With the fans behind us, I know we can achieve something special.”
Transfer Details: How Much Did United Pay for Mbuemo?
Manchester United are believed to have paid an initial £65 million for the 25-year-old attacker, with a further £6 million in potential performance-based add-ons, bringing the total value of the deal to £71 million.
Contract Length and Shirt Number Revealed
Mbuemo has penned a five-year deal with the Old Trafford outfit, keeping him at the club until 2030. He will wear the number 19 jersey and is expected to be part of the squad that departs for the club’s pre-season tour of the United States on Tuesday.
Impressive Stats at Brentford
Since joining Brentford in 2019, Mbuemo has amassed 70 goals and 51 assists in 242 appearances across all competitions. His standout campaign came last season, where he found the net 20 times and provided 7 assists in the Premier League — his most prolific season to date.
With his pace, creativity, and goal-scoring instincts, Bryan Mbuemo is expected to bring a new dimension to Manchester United’s attacking line as the club sets its sights on domestic and European glory under Ruben Amorim’s leadership.
