Brentford star sent warning as big summer approaches – Grass is not always greener
Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo needs to pick his next club carefully, as the grass may not be greener away from the Bees.
That’s according to Sebastien Bassong, speaking to Africa Foot, who has warned the Brentford star that joining a more ‘prestigious club’ may not be the right choice for him.
Mbeumo is having another superb season for Brentford this year, with 15 goals and five assists in 29 Premier League games to date.
He’s very much the star of the show for Thomas Frank’s side, with a record of 65 goals and 47 assists in 233 games for the club so far making him a huge bargain given he cost just €6.5m to sign from Troyes in 2019.
His performances in the Premier League have seen him regularly linked with a move away from Brentford, with all of the top six sides in the division having been credited with an interest over the years.
The belief is that this summer transfer window could be the one in which a big move happens, but Bassong has warned the 25-year-old to pick wisely if he does leave the safety and comfort of Brentford in the coming months.
“I think that for his development, yes, he should leave to join a more prestigious club, but you know what you’re leaving, but you never know what you’ll find,” he said.
“Taking on the challenge of finding a more prestigious club, but I think it’s normal for the competitive aspect. He needs to go even higher now.
“He has to choose the club carefully because the more prestigious clubs often have players in this position, but in what condition will he arrive at these clubs? That’s important.
“The business of football has to be taken into account because if you’re unhappy where you leave because you’re not playing enough, you’ll regret your choice. That’s one of the risks of the job, so he has to think carefully.”
