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| 'There were no trees that wouldn't fall over three times.' Manchester United had striker Brian Mboumo with an astronomical transfer fee of more than 130 billion won, including options. Source = Manchester United official SNS capture |
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| Brian Mbomoh, who confessed to being a real Manchester United fan, will wear his jersey number 19 and go around Old Trafford. Source = Manchester United official SNS capture |
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Manchester United succeeded in recruiting Brian Mbomo (26), one of the league's best strikers, after intense negotiations.
Manchester United announced on the 22nd (Korea time) that it had signed a five-year contract (one-year option) with winger Mboumo, who played for Brentford. The transfer fee reported by the British public broadcaster 『BBC" is 65 million pounds (about 121 billion won), 6 million pounds (about 11 billion won) for performance options, and 71 million pounds (about 132 billion won). 'BBC Official'The Mbomoh deal, which was the longest saga of the summer, was finalized last week.
When Mboumo discovered that he had a chance to join Manchester United, he thought he wanted to join my dream club. I used to wear Manchester United uniforms when I was a kid."
Mbömo continued "My iron rule is "Let's be better than yesterday". I am confident that I have the mental strength and quality to take a leap forward here by being coached by Ruben Amorim and playing with world-class players."
In addition, "Everyone told me about the environment here and how exciting the future plans are. Manchester United is a huge big club. There is a great stadium and a big fan"We're all ready to go for the biggest trophy"I promised to dedicate myself to United's victory.
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| Brian Mbommo, whose shaggy beard is his trademark. From now on, he will play in Manchester United's uniform. AFP Yonhap News |
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| Umbomo is a left-footed right winger. |
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The Mbommo saga lasted about a month and a half. According to Simon Stone, a BBC journalist, Tottenham were the first team to lead the Mbomodil. Thomas Frank, who had a relationship with Mbomo and his teacher and student at Brentford, reportedly offered more than Manchester United's first offer (basically £45 million, about 83 billion won).
However, Brentford's transfer fee was more than 70 million pounds (about 130 billion won). It was a big difference from the amount set by Tottenham manager Daniel Levy. Manchester United also failed to meet Brentford's needs at the beginning of the transfer window. Brentford's 'OK' sign was obtained after offering a fee of £5500 (about KRW 102 billion), £62.5 million (about KRW 116 billion) and £71 million (about KRW 132 billion).
Brentford reportedly watched Manchester United sign Wolverhampton striker Matheus Cunha for £62.5 million and were confident they could collect more transfer fees. In the process of Manchester United's delayed negotiations with Brentford, the prospect of Arsenal, Newcastle and Chelsea jumping in also contributed to the increase in transfer fees, according to the BBC.
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| Mbomo, who faced Manchester United in the 2024-2025 season. AP Yonhap News |
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Left-footed right winger Mbömo moved to Brentford from France's Truia in 2019 and has scored 70 goals and 51 pitches in 242 games so far. In particular, he scored 20 goals and seven assists in the 2024-2025 Premier League to hit 'Career High'. The shooting conversion rate, which shows how well the scoring opportunity is converted to actual scoring, was 23.52%, second only to Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) and Alexander Isak (Newcastle).
Jason Wilkock, Manchester United football director, said "Umbemo's record of goals and assists in the league is incredible. The remarkably consistent Mbommo has been one of England's most productive players in the last three seasons. "Mbommo's faith in our project and his willingness to join Manchester United shows that he is a perfect fit for Manchester United's culture." Manchester United, which ranked 15th in the league with its worst performance ever last season, is strengthening its power with bold investment.
Mbomo was given the number 19, which had been worn by Marcus Rashford and others in the past. He is expected to join the team straight away and be included in Manchester United's pre-season U.S. tour list. Manchester United, which has strengthened its offense by recruiting Cunha and Mbjomo, plans to focus on handling Jadon Sancho, Antony, and Rasmus Höirun, which are commonly called 'bomjo'. The British daily 『Telegraph" reported that Manchester United could deal with 'bomb" for a low fee to give Amorim a boost.
윤진만 기자 yoonjinman@sportschosun.com
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| Antony, whose release is virtually confirmed by the recruitment of Brian Mbommo. AP Yonhap News |
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
