Mbeumo is excited to follow in Ronaldo's footsteps at 'biggest club in the world'

BRYAN MBEUMO began playing football in a Manchester United shirt with Cristiano Ronaldo on the back and is overjoyed to have the chance to follow in the great's footsteps at the "biggest club in the world".

- By SIMON PEACH

After seven weeks and some tense talks between the clubs, the 25-year-old finally completed his move from Brentford on Monday for £65million plus a potential £6m in add-ons.

Mbeumo has signed a deal until 2030, with the option of a further season, at what he calls the “club of my dreams” one whose shirt he wore as a kid growing up in France.

“From the start I wanted to join this club, this massive club, and now I'm here and I'm just really happy,” the Cameroon international said.

“For me, it's the biggest club in the world.

“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 just such a big club and, yeah, I'm really happy to be here.”

Mbeumo says he idolised Ronaldo and Lionel Messi growing up, as well as admiring Neymar and Eden Hazard, and joins Matheus Cunha in bolstering what has been a blunt United attack.