Matheus Cunha has joined Manchester United to become the Red Devils’ first signing of the summer transfer window, with Wolves receiving £62.5m in return for the Brazilian
Manchester United have completed the signing of Matheus Cunha. United will pay Wolves £62.5million for the Brazilian after triggering the release clause in his contract.
Cunha becomes the Red Devils’ first signing of a crucial summer transfer window, subject to his visa and registration. The Brazil star is now to head on international duty but was pictured in Manchester on Sunday morning
Upon announcing the deal, United said: “Everyone at Manchester United looks forward to welcoming Matheus to Old Trafford.”
Cunha’s former club meanwhile expressed their gratitude for the forward’s time at the club. “Everyone at Wolves would like to thank Matheus for his contributions in old gold and wish he and his family the best of luck for the future,” a statement read
Boss Ruben Amorim is desperate to improve his squad after seeing his side finish a dire 15th in the Premier League table. United missed out on qualification for European football having also failed to win a single trophy under the 40-year-old’s management
Amorim has prioritised boosting his attacking options this summer, following a dreadful campaign in front of goal. The Red Devils ended up as the fifth-lowest scorers in the top-flight, with Amorim struggling to unlock his side’s attack. Cunha will come in as one of the two No.10s in Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 system
The 26-year-old starred in Wolves’ successful battle to beat relegation to the Championship. He scored 17 goals and add six assists to earn Wolves’ Players’ Player of the Season award.
Cunha himself has already made his happiness at his move north clear. The attacker has hailed his new manager Amorim and backed him to succeed at United despite his difficult start.
