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Cristiano Ronaldo fan boy! Bryan Mbeumo makes Man Utd shirt revelation after sealing £71m transfer to Old Trafford

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<p>France-born Cameroon international Mbeumo was just four years of age when <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/revealed-how-man-utd-stopped-cristiano-ronaldo-beautiful-goals/blt240cffb1b8f2e4e0" target="_blank">Portuguese superstar Ronaldo first signed for the Red Devils</a> in 2003. He <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/nothing-like-david-beckham-how-scrawny-erratic-cristiano-ronaldo-frustrated-man-utd-turning-into-machine/blt9934a6faed648165" target="_blank">quickly set about becoming a global icon</a> during a Ballon d’Or and Champions League-winning spell at Old Trafford.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Ronaldo captured the imagination of supporters around the world, and is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-final-career-goals-man-utd-coach-cr7-objectives-lebron-james-target-involving-portuguese-goat-son/blt9b4b88b27269a562" target="_blank">still going strong at 40 years of age</a> with Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr. He continues to be <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-big-ego-greatest-role-model-football-history-world-cup-winning-midfielder-explains-huge-respect-al-nassr-superstar/bltba5fc38e02fd6a0d" target="_blank">a source of inspiration to millions</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Mbeumo looked up to CR7 when forging his career and has told United’s <a href="https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/bryan-mbeumo-why-i-joined-manchester-united-22-july-2025 " target="_blank"><em>official website</em></a> after making his own £71 million ($96m) transfer to the Theatre of Dreams: “My first top was Manchester United’s top with Ronaldo behind. It’s just such a big club and I’m really happy to be here.”</p>

WHAT MBEUMO SAID

<p>United saw patience rewarded when securing Mbeumo’s signature, with a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-united-confirm-bryan-mbeumo-deal-drawn-out-transfer-saga-cameroon-international-signs-five-year-deal/blt5f968f71f88b6204" target="_blank">protracted transfer saga eventually seeing a big-money deal struck</a> with Brentford. The 25-year-old added on making a huge career move: “From the start, I wanted to join this massive club. Now I’m here, I’m just really happy. For me, it’s the biggest club in the world. The fans are crazy, the stadium is amazing, and every player wants to play here.”</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Mbeumo - who has<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/bryan-mbeumo-manchester-united-shirt-number-confirmed-71m-forward-follows-footsteps-real-madrid-icon/blt74b3987ec08417e3" target="_blank"> taken No.19 at Old Trafford</a>, having worn the same number for Brentford -  could make his bow for the Red Devils during their <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-utd-pre-season-2025-tour-fixtures-results-tickets-watch/blt36f32f73e60b18cf" target="_blank">pre-season tour of the United States</a>, with Premier League rivals West Ham set to be faced at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Saturday.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?

Cristiano Ronaldo fan boy! Bryan Mbeumo makes Man Utd shirt revelation after sealing £71m transfer to Old Trafford | Goal.com

Bryan Mbeumo has revealed that he was a Cristiano Ronaldo fan boy growing up, with his first shirt being a Manchester United No.7 jersey.

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