Bryan Mbeumo will wear a well -known squad number after completing his move to Manchester United.
On Monday, United confirmed a deal for the former Brentford striker with a fixed fee of £ 65 million with £ 6 million in potential add-ons. Mbeumo signed until June 2030 with the option for the club to extend its contract with another 12 months.
United is assumed that it is pleased to have secured their second major transfer target for the summer after landing Matheus Cunha van Wolves for £ 62.5 million last month. Sources are of the opinion that it offers further evidence from the football-first policy of the club that is bearing fruit and United is still able to attract big names.
Mbeumo, 25, made it clear that he only wanted to become a member of United despite rival interest of Tottenham, Newcastle and Arsenal. There was also a late move from Chelsea, but Stamford Bridge sources insist that an offer was never made.
The Cameroonian signed on time to participate in Ruben Amorim's team for their tour for the season by the US and he could appear in their friendly against West Ham on Sunday.
And when he gets it on the field, the 25-year-old wears the No 19 shirt.
United the news from his team number and United posted a photo of Mbeumo on social media with his back to the camera and added the caption: “New club, the same song.”
Mbeumo became Synonmous with the NO 19 -shirt in Brentford, while he also attracted that number at Troyes, who was his previous club before he joined the bees in 2019.
That number has a rich history in Old Trafford, with people like Raphael Varane, Dwight Yorke and Danny Welbeck among those who have worn the shirt.
Marcus Rashford and Amad Diallo also enjoyed Stints with that number when they initially broke through in the first team.
Elsewhere, Mbeumo will only be the Lower Cartician who plays for United after Eric Djemba Djemba, and in a neat touch the midfielder also wore the No 19 shirt.
In the meantime, after his move was announced, Mbeumo said, who scored 20 Premier League goals last season,: 'As soon as I knew there was a chance to become a member of Manchester United, I had to take the opportunity to draw for the club of my dreams; The team whose shirt I was wearing growing up.
'My mentality is to always be better than yesterday. I know that I have the spirit and character to reach a different level here, to learn from Ruben Amorim and play together with players of World Class.
'Everyone told me about the environment created here and how exciting the plans are for the future.
“This is a huge club, with an incredible stadium and great fans, we are all really determined to challenge the biggest trophies.”
Jason Wilcox, director of the United, added: 'Bryan's goals and assists record in the Premier League is exceptional, his remarkable consistency has put him the last three seasons among the most productive players in England.
'Bryan's belief in our project and determination to become a member of the club confirmed that he fits perfectly with Manchester United and the culture that we develop.
'We are delighted to have one of our primary goals protected prior to the tour for the season.
“The experience in the US will be the perfect opportunity for Bryan to work with Ruben and his new teammates while we are preparing for an exciting season.”