Bryan Mbeumo's childhood love of Manchester United, which began when Cristiano Ronaldo was first at the club, was behind his decision to spurn multiple other Premier League clubs this summer.It took six weeks of tense negotiations with Brentford for United to finally strike a £71 million ($95.

Bryan Mbeumo, Manchester United's latest acquisition from Brentford, is hoping to follow in the footsteps of his childhood idol, Cristiano Ronaldo. The Cameroonian winger, who has made the switch for a hefty £71million, fondly recalls owning a Ronaldo No. 7 shirt as his first piece of football memorabilia.

Bryan Mbeumo has posted an emotional farewell to Brentford fans on social media, confirming his departure from the club after a historic spell in West London. The 26-year-old forward, who has joined Manchester United, shared a heartfelt message and a short video on X (formerly Twitter).