Bryan Mbeumo says he is enthusiastic to follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo at the “largest club in the world” after drawing for Manchester United.
After weeks of drawn conversations, the 25-year-old finally completed his move from Brentford on Monday for £ 65 million plus a potential £ 6 million in add-ons.
The attacker signed a deal with the “Club of My Dreams” until 2030, with the option of a further season.
“From the start I wanted to become a member of this club, this huge club, and now I am here and I am just very happy,” the Cameroon International told Club Media on Tuesday.
“For me it is the largest club in the world, also in England. I think the fans are crazy, the stadium is great and I think every player wants to play here.
“I think my first top is a Manchester United -top with Ronaldo behind. It's just such a big club and I am really happy to be here.”
Mbeumo is Ruben Amorim's third signing of the summer transfer window after the arrivals from Forward Matheus Cunha and left back Diego Leon.
The right winger, which scored 20 Premier League goals for Brentford last season, has been signed to stimulate United's firepower.
Last season, the team achieved a meager 44 goals in 38 Premier League matches when they finished an embarrassing 15th in the table.
Mbeumo played in Brentford under Thomas Frank, who has since moved to Tottenham, and he believes that Amorim has a similar approach.
“I think they have similar values,” he said. “He seems very close to his players and his mentality, his winning thinking every time. This is something I need.
“It seems to be a really good group. I think the mind is really important to win and with the Gaffer I only heard good things about the team.”
United will go to the United States on Tuesday for their tour for the season.