The 25‑year‑old Cameroonian forward completed a transfer worth £65 million up front, with potential add‑ons taking the total to £71 million—a club‑record sale for Brentford . Negotiations spanned several weeks, during which two earlier bids of around £55–£62.5 million (plus bonuses) were rejected before the final agreement was reached .
Mbeumo had made clear that his only preferred destination was Old Trafford, despite reported interest from Tottenham, Arsenal, and Newcastle . He has signed a five‑year contract (with an option for a further year), set to run through 2030 .
He arrives at United off the back of a stellar season, having scored 20 Premier League goals and contributed seven assists, making him one of the league’s most productive attackers in recent years .
Mbeumo will wear shirt number 19, continuing a personal tradition from his time at Brentford and Troyes. The No. 19 jersey was most recently worn by Raphaël Varane (2021–2024), and has been worn by players like Amad Diallo, Marcus Rashford, Danny Welbeck, James Wilson, and Dwight Yorke. As one of only two Cameroonian outfield players to wear it at United (alongside Eric Djemba‑Djemba), it holds special significance .
He is expected to debut his new shirt during Manchester United's pre‑season tour in the United States as preparations ramp up for the 2025–26 season .
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