Matheus Cunha has officially joined Manchester United in a £62.5 million transfer, marking a major step in the club’s summer rebuild. The 26-year-old Brazilian forward, who previously played for Wolverhampton Wanderers, has passed his medical and was unveiled in United’s new home kit. The move is seen as a crucial reinforcement to United’s attacking line, which managed just 44 Premier League goals last season its lowest tally in history.
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has made no secret of his desire to overhaul the squad, with a focus on creating a more dynamic and threatening attack. With a limited transfer budget of around £125 million, boosted only by potential player sales, securing Cunha early in the window was essential. His arrival provides a significant boost to the team’s offensive options and helps set the tone for a summer of strategic squad building.
Cunha has shared his enthusiasm and emotion about the move, describing it as a lifelong dream fulfilled. “It’s hard to put into words my feelings about becoming a Manchester United player. Ever since I was a child in Brazil, watching Premier League games on TV at my grandmother’s house, United was my favourite English team. I dreamed of wearing the red shirt,” he said. He also took to Instagram to post a photo of himself in United colours, captioned, “It’s all about following your dreams!”
United’s Director of Football played a central role in securing the deal and expressed strong confidence in the signing. He described Cunha as a forward who has already proven his ability in the Premier League and across Europe, pointing to his past stints in Spain and Germany. The club believes Cunha possesses all the attributes needed to be part of a team aiming to challenge for major honours.
Last season at Wolves, Cunha delivered an impressive performance, scoring 15 goals and contributing six assists in 33 Premier League appearances. His statistics not only highlight his consistency but also significantly outshine any of Manchester United’s current forwards, suggesting he could be a transformative presence in the squad.
Despite signing a new four-year contract with Wolves earlier in the year, Cunha had openly expressed his ambition to compete at a higher level. In March, he made it clear that he wanted to fight for titles and reach his full potential. His move to Manchester United appears to be the natural next step in that journey.
The financial details of the transfer indicate that United will pay the £62.5 million fee in three installments of around £20.85 million over the next two years. With Cunha now officially on board, United fans can look forward to seeing a more dynamic and energized attack in the upcoming season.
