Manchester United Complete £62.5 Million Signing
Manchester United have made the marquee acquisition of Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers for a fee believed to be £62.5 million. The 25-year-old striker has signed a five-year deal with the Red Devils and will don the iconic No. 10 jersey at Old Trafford. The deal signifies the likely departure of incumbent No. 10 Marcus Rashford, whose departure from the club had been speculated on.
Transfer Deal Details
The deal was completed after Manchester United triggered Cunha's release clause, although initially there were strained negotiations with Wolves regarding payment conditions. The final agreement will involve payment in three phases over two years. This is United's biggest signing since new manager Rúben Amorim took over, who has been tasked with reviving the club attack after a troubled season. Read more at The Guardian
Cunha's Impact at Wolves
During the 2024–25 Premier League campaign, Cunha was a key figure in Wolves' fight for survival. Scoring a phenomenal 17 goals and six assists, he was the club's Player of the Season and the league's leading-scoring Brazilian. His dynamic football, accuracy in scoring, and ability to create opportunities made him an important cog at Molineux. The Times outlines
Emotional Goodbye and Team Relations
As a token of appreciation, Cunha had allegedly gifted close teammates João Gomes and André Rolex watches and also personalized cards, which speaks volumes about the close relationships he had formed while playing for Wolves. Source: The Sun
Manchester United's Summer Transfer Plan
Cunha's signing is part of Manchester United's overall summer overhaul, which is expected to cost a total of around £150 million. The club is also monitoring the likes of Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo and Ipswich Town's Liam Delap and considering the departures of a string of stars, including Bruno Fernandes. This ruthless business in the transfer market is a sign that United are going for it and strengthening their team to make a serious challenge in next season. More from TalkSport
