Manchester United have announced the signing of Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha.
The 26-year-old becomes Man Utd’s first arrival of the summer as Ruben Amorim begins reshaping his squad.
Cunha scored 15 goals last season, also contributing six assists, as Wolves pulled away from Premier League relegation trouble.
Born in the Brazilian city of Joao Pessoa in May 1999, Cunha developed a love of the game through futsal before switching to football.
His first big career step came in 2017, signing for Swiss club Sion. Cunha’s 10 goals and eight assists in only 32 appearances alerted Bundesliga club RB Leipzig, whom he joined after one season in Switzerland.
The Brazil international was one of the stars of the 2024/25 season. As he swaps Molineux Stadium for Old Trafford, see him at his very best
Cunha gained valuable UEFA Champions League experience in Germany – and also a nomination for the FIFA Puskas Award following an incredible solo goal against Bayer Leverkusen.
He moved to Hertha Berlin and, in August 2021 joined Atletico Madrid, but found goals in Spain hard to come by.
A loan move to Wolves followed in January 2023, in an agreement where the transfer would become permanent that summer.
He scored twice in that half-season, before going on to register another 12 Premier League goals in 2023/24.
But it was in this most recent campaign where he posted career-best stats, registering 21 goal contributions to attract the attention of many top clubs.
Man Utd have been keen to add goals, creativity and energy to their side following their lowest Premier League finish.
Scoring just 42 goals, only Everton scored fewer goals apart from the teams relegated this season.
Cunha can not only unlock defences, the willing runner suits this system that Amorim favours.
Scoring 29 goals in 80 appearances for Wolves, Man Utd fans hope the maverick playmaker is just what the club is missing.
