Matheus Cunha Signs for Manchester United in £62.5M Transfer

Manchester United have completed the signing of Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers for £62.5 million, activating the release clause in his contract. The forward joins the Red Devils on a five-year deal and is expected to be a central figure in Erik ten Hag’s attacking plans.

A Rising Star from Molineux

Cunha, 26, enjoyed a prolific campaign with Wolves, scoring 14 goals and providing 8 assists in the Premier League last season. His agility, work rate, and flair have made him a standout performer, with his ability to operate both as a striker and a second forward giving United plenty of tactical options.

A product of Brazil’s dynamic attacking tradition, Cunha has steadily built his reputation across Europe, previously playing for Atlético Madrid and Hertha Berlin before making his mark in England.

Tactical Fit Under Ten Hag

At United, Cunha is expected to fill a flexible role — potentially operating behind Rasmus Højlund or as part of a rotating front three. Ten Hag is known for his fluid attacking systems, and Cunha’s movement, vision, and creativity align perfectly with that philosophy.

Club sources indicate that United moved swiftly to trigger Cunha’s clause after internal scouting reports praised his pressing ability and off-the-ball intelligence — two traits highly valued by the Dutch manager.

In his unveiling, Cunha expressed his excitement:

“To play for a club like Manchester United is a dream. I’m ready to give everything for the badge and show the fans what I can bring.”

Building Toward a Title Challenge

The signing is part of a broader strategy by Manchester United to strengthen their attacking options and build depth ahead of a grueling campaign. Having already added midfield and defensive reinforcements, Cunha’s arrival adds sharpness to a frontline that struggled for consistency last season.

With the Premier League set to kick off in a few weeks, all eyes will be on Old Trafford as United look to close the gap on their title rivals — and Matheus Cunha may be the spark they’ve been missing.