"Ouattara joined Brentford from Bournemouth in the summer to help replace Wissa and Mbeumo, who completed respective moves to Newcastle United and Manchester United. The 23-year-old is currently on international duty with Burkina Faso at the Africa Cup of Nations, having netted three times in 16 Premier League appearances in 2025-26. Wissa and Mbeumo scored 39 league goals between them last season under now Tottenham boss Thomas Frank, leading the Bees to a 10th-placed finish in the top flight."
"Mbeumo made the move to Old Trafford for a reported £65m, and he is also at AFCON with Cameroon. "Whether you're African or not, [they're] inspiring," Ouattara reflected when asked about the impact Mbeumo and Wissa had on his decision to join Brentford. "Wissa managed to score almost 20 goals without a penalty [last season]. That's an inspiration to all strikers.""
Dango Ouattara joined Brentford from Bournemouth in the summer as the club's record signing to help replace Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo, who moved to Newcastle United and Manchester United respectively. The 23-year-old scored three times in 16 Premier League appearances in 2025–26 and is on international duty with Burkina Faso at the Africa Cup of Nations. Ouattara credited Wissa and Mbeumo for influencing his decision and praised Brentford staff closeness to players. Wissa and Mbeumo scored 39 league goals between them last season under Thomas Frank as Brentford finished 10th. Ouattara provided a late assist in Burkina Faso's 2-1 AFCON opening win.
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