Manchester United signed Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers after paying his release clause fee. The Brazilian forward cost the club 62.5 million pounds to complete the transfer move. United triggered the buyout amount written into his Wolves contract during recent negotiations. The 26-year-old attacker becomes their first summer signing under manager Ruben Amorim. Cunha will earn a five-year contract with United that contains an extra year option.
The forward completed his medical examination at United's facilities over the weekend period. He stayed at the Lowry Hotel before flying out to join Brazil's national team. The transfer paperwork remains pending until visa approval and registration procedures finish completely. Cunha left Manchester on Sunday morning to meet his international teammates for upcoming matches. Brazil faces Ecuador on Thursday during World Cup qualifying action under new coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Cunha scored 31 goals across 76 games after joining Wolves permanently during 2023. Atletico Madrid sold him for 35 million pounds following his successful loan period. United finished 15th during their worst Premier League season and needed attacking reinforcements. Amorim wants stronger forwards to improve the team's scoring ability next campaign. The Brazilian brings pace and creativity to help United climb the league table.
The forward completed his medical examination at United's facilities over the weekend period. He stayed at the Lowry Hotel before flying out to join Brazil's national team. The transfer paperwork remains pending until visa approval and registration procedures finish completely. Cunha left Manchester on Sunday morning to meet his international teammates for upcoming matches. Brazil faces Ecuador on Thursday during World Cup qualifying action under new coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Cunha scored 31 goals across 76 games after joining Wolves permanently during 2023. Atletico Madrid sold him for 35 million pounds following his successful loan period. United finished 15th during their worst Premier League season and needed attacking reinforcements. Amorim wants stronger forwards to improve the team's scoring ability next campaign. The Brazilian brings pace and creativity to help United climb the league table.
