MAN OF MY DREAMS

BRYAN Mbeumo says he is excited to be following in Cristiano Ronaldo’s footsteps at the “biggest club in the world” after signing for Manchester United.

After weeks of drawn-out talks, the 25-year-old finally completed his move from Brentford on Monday for £65 million (R1.6 billion) plus a potential £6m in add-ons.

The forward has signed a deal with the “club of my dreams” until 2030, with the option of a further season.

The Cameroon international told the club’s media department on Tuesday: “From the start I wanted to join this club, this massive club, and now I’m here and I’m just really happy.

“For me, it’s the biggest club in the world, in England as well. I think the fans are crazy, the stadium is amazing, and I think every player wants to play here.

“I think my first top was a Manchester United top with Ronaldo behind. It’s such a big club and I’m really happy to be here.”

Mbeumo is manager Ruben Amorim’s third signing of the close-season transfer window after the arrivals of forward Matheus Cunha and leftback Diego Leon.

The right winger, who scored 20 Premier League goals for Brentford last season, has been signed to boost United’s firepower.

The team managed a swak 44 goals in 38 league matches last season as they finished an embarrassing 15th in the table.

Mbeumo played at Brentford under Thomas Frank, who has since moved on to Tottenham, and he believes Amorim has a similar approach.

He added: “I think they have similar values. He seems really close to his players and his mentality. This is a thing that I need.”