Manchester United Agree Deal for Matheus Cunha Transfer

Manchester United have agreed to sign Brazilian striker Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers. He is expected to join the club at the start of July for £62.5 million.

WHAT HAPPENED?

United will activate Matheus Cunha’s release clause after agreeing terms with both the player and Wolves. Cunha will sign a contract until June 2030, with the option for an extra year. The transfer should be completed in the coming weeks. The total fee of £62.5 million will be paid in installments. Other Premier League clubs are interested in Cunha, but he wants to move to Old Trafford. He is likely to take the number 10 shirt once his move is finalised.

BACKGROUND AND SEASON REVIEW

Cunha has had a strong season at Wolves, scoring 14 goals and assisting seven in the Premier League. Since joining from Atletico Madrid in 2022, he has scored 27 goals and provided 13 assists in 63 league appearances. Wolves finished the season in 14th place, just ahead of Manchester United in 16th. United endured a disappointing campaign, missing out on Champions League qualification and losing the Europa League final to Tottenham. New manager Ruben Amorim plans a major squad overhaul this summer.

WHAT NEXT?

The official announcement is expected in early July, with Cunha likely to join pre-season training soon after. Manchester United’s first fixture of the 2025/26 season will be crucial as they look to improve on this year’s struggles. They will aim to move up from the bottom half of the table. Their next match is set for August, with the fixture and opponent yet to be confirmed. United will aim to close the gap to teams above them, with Wolves finishing two points ahead. Fans are eagerly waiting to see how Cunha can boost United’s attack in the new season.