Bryan Mbeumo 'can't wait' to play Champions League football for Man Utd

The forward has enjoyed an impressive first season at Old Trafford since arriving from Brentford last summer. Mbeumo has scored 10 goals during the campaign as United finished inside the Premier League's top five and confirmed qualification for the 2026/27 Champions League.

Only Benjamin Sesko managed more goals for United this season, with the striker netting 12 times.

Speaking on the Inside Carrington podcast, Mbeumo admitted he was already excited about playing European football under the lights at Old Trafford.

"I just can't wait," said the 26-year-old. "I know it means a lot for the club and for the fans, so I know it's going to be an unbelievable atmosphere."

For Mbeumo, the competition will mark the first Champions League campaign of his career. The Cameroon international revealed he always believed he could reach the top level of the game, despite starting out in the lower divisions in both France and England.

"I'm feeling really proud of myself because it's never been easy for me," he explained. "I always had to work hard, but I never forgot what I wanted.

"I always believed in myself because I knew I had special abilities as well. I always tried to work hard and I'm really happy for what is coming for me."

Mbeumo added that playing in elite competitions had always been one of his biggest targets in football.

"I always told myself I wanted to be the best player in the world, so playing these kinds of competitions was really high in my head," he said. "Even when I started in lower leagues and lower teams, I always had this target in my mind."

Manchester United currently sit third in the Premier League table and will return to action against Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on Sunday.

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