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Bryan Mbeumo is a deadly weapon on the soccer pitch, however off it, the brand new Manchester United No. 19 comes throughout as a quiet man.
The Cameroonian ahead was excellent for Brentford final season, ending the marketing campaign with 20 objectives and 9 assists from 42 video games in all competitions.
His efforts earned him a dream transfer to Previous Trafford over the summer season. Ruben Amorim roped him in to revolutionize a faltering assault that had managed simply 44 objectives in 38 video games within the league final season.
Mbeumo was excellent in opposition to Arsenal, and first rate in opposition to Fulham, earlier than coming off the bench to attain his first purpose for United in opposition to Grimsby City.
Sadly, the 26-year-old additionally missed his second penalty within the EFL Cup second spherical tie, and the Crimson Devils have been subsequently knocked out of the match.
Nonetheless, Mbeumo bounced again by scoring within the 3-2 win in opposition to Burnley simply forward of the worldwide break.
Mbeumo delighted to reach on the Theatre of Desires
Throughout his becoming a member of interview with United, Mbeumo had professed his love for chess and piano. The participant just lately sat down with the membership’s media group for a spherical of the Royal Recreation, the place he opened up on his begin to life at Previous Trafford.
“It’s been powerful. I used to be anticipating lots from right here as a result of it’s an enormous membership. It’s an enormous every part. I’m actually pleased with what occurred to me right here, the teammates, the employees, everybody in Carrington are beautiful folks,” mentioned Mbeumo.
“You actually wish to are available in and work right here every single day, which is absolutely good. Once I first arrive someplace, I don’t actually know, I don’t wish to be loud or present myself lots [be outgoing].”
Mbeumo received the United Participant of the Month Award for August, and his purpose in opposition to Burnley was additionally voted because the purpose of the month.
Similarities between Amorim and Thomas Frank
Mbeumo discovered nice success underneath Thomas Frank on the Gtech Neighborhood Stadium, registering 70 objectives and 51 assists from 242 video games.
The Cameroonian went on to stipulate the similarities between the approaches of the Danish supervisor and Amorim.
“I feel I’ve discovered some similarities as a result of he at all times tries to do it in a enjoyable means, and I feel that is actually necessary as a result of it makes your life extra pleasant,” mentioned Mbeumo.
Frank took over at Tottenham Hotspur this summer season, and reportedly wished Mbeumo to affix him in north London. Nonetheless, the participant had his coronary heart set on becoming a member of United.
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