Bryan Mbeumo's leaked thoughts on Man Utd training under Ruben Amorim speak volumes

One week into life at Manchester United, and it seems as though Bryan Mbeumo's eyes have been opened. The £65million signing from Brentford signed just in time to join his new club on their pre-season tour of the United States, but it hasn't all been easy.

In fact, the winger has indicated that working under Ruben Amorim has been a significant step up in intensity. At least that was the impression United great Rio Ferdinand was under after recently bumping into the Cameroon international.

Mbeumo, 25, was always liable to raise his standards in different areas after joining one of the biggest clubs in the world this summer. However, Ferdinand revealed the details of their recent catch-up stateside, where Mbeumo appeared somewhat taken aback following his first week of training under Amorim.

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"My man turned around and went, 'My God. Wow,'" said the Old Trafford icon on after he asked Mbeumo off-camera about the training so far this summer. "'Like an athletics club, man. It's hard. It's really hard.'

"So don't ever let the fact these guys are going out and having down time make you think that these guys ain't working. They're working."

That second comment was presumably in reference to some fans taking umbrage with United players putting their feet up at times in pre-season. However, six-time Premier League champion Ferdinand agreed it's important for squad members to strike a balance and be allowed to live normal lives amid the pressure of their on-field careers.

It's a testament to the standards Amorim is demanding of his players during his first summer at the United helm. The former Sporting CP boss took over the Red Devils in November 2024 and will look to this summer as vital preparation to improve on a largely disappointing first term at the helm.

It was back in January that Amorim referred to his United squad as "probably the worst team in the history" of the club after a 3-1 loss to Brighton. And despite reaching the Europa League final, where they lost to Tottenham, an all-time low finish of 15th in the Premier League would appear to confirm his appraisal.

As well as Mbeumo, United also broke the bank to sign Matheus Cunha from Wolves in a £62.5m deal. And just as Mbeumo has given the lowdown on what life is like under his new manager, Amorim has returned the favour by assessing the differences between his two new major arrivals.

"[Cunha is] a top player, can play in different positions," said the United boss before their recent 2-1 friendly win over West Ham. "He’s really loud in the dressing room. He’s Brazilian. So I love that on him.

"He’s completely different from Bryan. Bryan is the opposite. So it’s really fun to combine all the characters and the talent in the club."

Cunha made his second United appearance in the win over Graham Potter's men. However, fans are still waiting to get their first glimpse of Mbeumo in club colours, which may come in the Premier League Summer Series showdown against Everton on August 3.

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