Manchester United have officially announced the signing of Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers for a reported £62.5 million, marking the club’s first major signing of the summer under new manager Ruben Amorim.
The deal is pending the completion of visa and registration requirements, but Cunha has already passed his medical and agreed personal terms. United released a brief statement confirming the agreement, welcoming the 25-year-old to Old Trafford.
A Standout Season in the Premier League
Cunha arrives following the best individual season of his career, having scored 15 goals and provided 6 assists in 33 Premier League matches — a tally that comfortably outshone any Manchester United player last season. The Red Devils finished the campaign with just 44 goals, their lowest total in the Premier League era.
Across all competitions, Cunha netted 33 goals in 92 appearances for Wolves after joining from Atlético Madrid in January 2023.
Financial Structure and Future Role
United are set to pay the transfer fee in three instalments of £20.85 million over two years, after Wolves reportedly rejected a five-year payment plan. Cunha could also inherit the iconic No. 10 shirt previously worn by Marcus Rashford, whose future remains uncertain.
Ambition and Motivation
Cunha has made no secret of his desire to take the next step. Back in March, he said: “I’ve made it clear I want to fight for titles and big things. I know my potential.”
His departure from Wolves was emotional. In a message to fans, he wrote: “This was the best season of my life. I made mistakes, I got things right, but I gave my all for this club. Thank you for the love.”
A New-Look Attack in the Making
With Rasmus Højlund underperforming and players like Garnacho, Sancho, Antony, and even Rashford linked with exits, Amorim is aiming to rebuild United’s frontline.
Cunha is expected to play a pivotal role in that overhaul, with United also tracking new attacking targets including Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford and Liam Delap from Ipswich Town.
