Manchester United has signed Brazil forward Matheus Cunha from Wolves in a deal worth a reported £62.5 million ($83 million). Cunha is expected to pen a five-year contract with the Old Trafford club, with the option of extending the deal by a further 12 months.
The 26-year-old Brazilian striker was in Manchester over the weekend to finalize his move, which is subject to a visa and registration. Matheus has won 13 caps for Brazil and scored 18 goals in all competitions for Wolves this season, winning the club’s player of the year award.
Cunha’s stats for Wolves this season are impressive, with 18 goals in all competitions. He finished his Wolves career with 33 goals in 92 appearances in all competitions after signing from Atletico Madrid in January 2023.
Manchester United activated the release clause in Cunha’s Wolves contract to ensure he becomes boss Ruben Amorim’s first signing of the summer transfer window. Amorim’s side lost the Europa League final against Tottenham to cap a dismal season featuring a 15th-place finish in the Premier League.
With Matheus’s impressive stats and experience playing for Brazil, Manchester United fans can expect big things from their new signing. His ability to score goals and create scoring opportunities will be a valuable asset to the team.
