How much does Bryan Mbeumo, versatile forward and winger for Cameroon national team, earn in England?
Bryan Mbeumo recently completed a high-profile transfer from Brentford F.C. to Manchester United ahead of the 2025–26 season. The move reportedly cost Manchester United £65 million for the guaranteed fee plus up to £6 million in add-ons — a total package that may reach £71 million.
Footy-Africa analyses Mbeumo’s move to Old Trafford, the financial aspects, how much he earns in Manchester, and his career in general.
Salary
Upon joining Manchester United, Mbeumo’s contract reportedly yields a substantial salary bump — sources state he earns around £10,400,000 per year (including bonuses) at his new club.
| Annual Salary | £10,400,000 |
| Monthly Salary | £866,666 |
| Weekly Salary | £216,666 |
| Daily Salary | £30,9526 |
Market Value
According to Transfermarkt, Bryan Mbeumo’s current market value is around €70 million.
| Date | Market Value | Age | Club |
| 06.03.2019 | €3,500,000 | 19 | ESTAC Troyes |
| 10.17.2019 | €5,000,000 | 20 | Brentford |
| 02.27.2020 | €9,000,000 | 20 | Brentford |
| 06.30.2021 | €16,000,000 | 21 | Brentford |
| 06.15.2022 | €22,000,000 | 22 | Brentford |
| 11.03.2022 | €28,000,000 | 23 | Brentford |
| 06.20.2023 | €35,000,000 | 23 | Brentford |
| 05.27.2024 | €40,000,000 | 24 | Brentford |
| 12.16.2024 | €50,000,000 | 25 | Brentford |
| 05.30.2025 | €55,000,000 | 25 | Brentford |
| 10.17.2025 | €70,000,000 | 26 | Manchester United |
Career
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Early career: Mbeumo began his senior professional career with Troyes AC, making his debut in February 2018.
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Move to England: In August 2019 he transferred to Brentford for a fee approximately £5.8 million.
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Brentford (2019–2025): Over his time there, he became a key attacking figure. His 2024–25 season was outstanding: Mbeumo scored 20 Premier League goals and added eight assists — one of the most productive seasons in the club’s history.
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Manchester United (2025–present): He signed a five-year deal with Manchester United in July 2025.
Because of that move and his strong performances, Mbeumo is regarded as one of the most valuable African football players in history — the reported transfer amount set a record in that regard.
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International Career
Although born in France and having represented France at youth levels, Mbeumo switched allegiance to play for the national team of Cameroon national football team in 2022.
He was selected for Cameroon’s squad in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and participated in the group-stage matches.
Player profile & style
Mbeumo is a left-footed forward / winger, though often deployed on the right flank, allowing him to cut inside and exploit his stronger foot.
His style combines pace, direct dribbling, quick transitions, high pressing, and clinical finishing. He is also versatile — capable of playing as a winger, striker, or even deeper in attacking midfield depending on formation.
Summary
Bryan Mbeumo is a Cameroon international forward/winger whose career path has taken him from Troyes in France to Brentford in England, and — following an exceptional 2024–25 season — to Manchester United in 2025 for a record-breaking fee for an African player.
His significant salary at Manchester United reflects his rising stock. On the pitch, his pace, versatility, and attacking threat make him a serious offensive asset, and his switch to represent Cameroon on the international stage underlines his dual heritage and ambition at global level.
