Man Utd agree deal to sign Cunha from Wolves

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Can Cunha be Man Utd's catalyst under Amorim?

Manchester United have announced they have agreed to the signing of Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The 26-year-old is set to become Man Utd's first arrival of the summer as Ruben Amorim begins reshaping his squad. An announcement from Man Utd says the "signing is subject to visa and registration".

Cunha scored 15 goals last season, also contributing six assists, to help Wolves pull away from Premier League relegation trouble.

When might Cunha be in action for Man Utd?

Man Utd will head to the USA for this year’s Summer Series. The tour runs from 26 July to 3 August and kicks off with a fixture against West Ham United at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Who is Matheus Cunha?

The forward is no stranger to Premier League fans after three seasons in England.

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.

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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.

Where does he fit in?

Man Utd have been keen to add goals, creativity and energy to their side following their lowest Premier League finish in 2024/25.

Scoring just 42 times, only Everton netted 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.

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