Manchester United have announced the £62.5million signing of attacker Matheus Cunha from Wolves.
Mail Sport exclusively revealed that Cunha has completed his move to the 20-time champions of English football at the start of June, and now it has been confirmed by the club themselves.
Cunha, 26, passed his medical last month and is United’s first statement of intent in a big summer as they seek to rebuild under Ruben Amorim.
The Brazilian, who netted 33 times in 92 appearances for Wolves, has now been pictured in Red for the first time as United displayed their newest addition to the world.
‘It is hard to put into words my feelings about becoming a Manchester United player,’ Cunha told the club website.
‘Ever since I was a child in Brazil watching Premier League games on TV at my grandmother’s house, United was my favourite English team and I dreamed of wearing the red shirt. I want to thank my family and everyone who has helped me make that dream a reality.
Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Mathus Cunha from Wolves (pictured: the forward leaving the Lowry Hotel in the city hours before his arrival was announced)
Amorim has been desperate to improve United’s attack after an extremely miserable campaign
‘I can’t wait for the start of pre-season to get to know my teammates and prepare for the season ahead. All my focus is now on working hard to become a valuable part of the team, and helping get this club back to the top.’
It is believed United will pay Wolves in three instalments of £20.85m over two years after the Molineux club rejected an offer to stagger the payment over five years.
The Red Devils had already agreed personal terms with the Brazilian international and he could now receive Marcus Rashford’s No 10 shirt.
He was spotted at the Lowry Hotel in Manchester just hours before his signing was officially announced and was accompanied by his pregnant wife, Gabriela.
Cunha enjoyed an impressive individual campaign in the Midlands, scoring 15 goals and providing six assists in 33 Premier League appearances.
His total was significantly higher than any United player managed in the league, with Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo ending as joint top scorers with eight each.
Cunha joined Wolves from Atletico Madrid in January 2023 and scored 33 goals in 92 games
Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo has also been linked with a summer move to Manchester United
He was heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford throughout the season despite signing a new four-year deal with Wolves in February.
‘I’ve made it clear that I need to take the next step,’ Cunha said in March. ‘I want to fight for titles, for big things. I have potential.’
Mail Sport revealed last month that United were close to an agreement, while Cunha and Amorim were seen in conversation in April following Wolves’ win at Old Trafford.
Amorim is desperate to bolster United’s attack with Rasmus Hojlund misfiring, while Alejandro Garnacho, Marcus Rashford, Antony and Jadon Sancho look set to depart.
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Matheus Cunha and pregnant wife spotted at Manchester’s Lowry Hotel to seal £62.5m United transfer
United only scored 44 league goals, their lowest ever tally in the Premier League era.
But the Portuguese boss won’t have an unlimited transfer fund and will offload players to free up cash, with the majority of his squad available for the right price. Indeed, their budget is understood to be around £125m plus whatever money the club can raise.
They want another striker, midfielder and No 10, with Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo and Ipswich’s Liam Delap touted for a move. Delap, though, looks bound for Chelsea.
Bees boss Thomas Frank admitted that Brentford will listen to offers for Mbuemo, 25, who would cost around £50m plus add-ons.
