Man United Signs Bryan Mbeumo for £71m Benefiting Man City Owners

Manchester United secured Bryan Mbeumo's £71 million transfer from Brentford just in time for him to join their US preseason tour, fulfilling the Cameroon forward's ambition to play for his boyhood club. The deal, while a major acquisition for United, also benefits Manchester City’s owners through a 10 percent sell-on clause tied to Mbeumo’s original transfer from French club Troyes, now owned by the City Football Group (CFG), resulting in approximately £6.5 million flowing to CFG-affiliated clubs. Troyes will receive around £9.4 million in total from the transfer, including sell-on fees and training compensation, providing a financial boost as they aim to recover from recent relegations. Although Manchester City will not directly profit, the shared ownership structure means CFG benefits indirectly from the deal. United face challenges in their US preseason with a heatwave in Chicago that will affect training conditions ahead of matches against Bournemouth, West Ham, and Everton. Mbeumo expressed excitement about joining United, emphasizing the club's stature and passionate fans as key motivators for the move.