Manchester United signed Brazilian striker Matheus Cunha for 62.5 million pounds on Thursday. The 26-year-old player joins manager Ruben Amorim as his first major purchase during a difficult season. United supporters hope Cunha can help turn around the team's poor performance. Some fans compare his arrival to Eric Cantona's transfer from Leeds back during 1992. Both players show creative talent and exciting attitudes that attract crowds.
Cantona helped United win their first Premier League title after 26 years without success. Cunha faces similar pressure to make an immediate impact at Old Trafford. His former youth coach Cesar Bueno remembers discovering the skinny teenager at Brazilian club Coritiba. The kid had never played professional soccer but showed amazing goal-scoring ability right away. Bueno signed him immediately because of his natural talent.
Cunha struggled at Leipzig and Atletico Madrid when he played supporting roles. He needs to feel like the main star to perform at his best level. Wolves gave him that chance and he became their top player within months. Bueno believes United will give Cunha the leadership role he craves. The coach expects great things from his former player at England's biggest soccer club.
Cantona helped United win their first Premier League title after 26 years without success. Cunha faces similar pressure to make an immediate impact at Old Trafford. His former youth coach Cesar Bueno remembers discovering the skinny teenager at Brazilian club Coritiba. The kid had never played professional soccer but showed amazing goal-scoring ability right away. Bueno signed him immediately because of his natural talent.
Cunha struggled at Leipzig and Atletico Madrid when he played supporting roles. He needs to feel like the main star to perform at his best level. Wolves gave him that chance and he became their top player within months. Bueno believes United will give Cunha the leadership role he craves. The coach expects great things from his former player at England's biggest soccer club.
