The club’s latest signing says ever since I was a child I dreamed of wearing the red shirt
New Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha is eager to bring the club “back to the top” after completing his £62.5 million move from Wolves.
United concluded the Brazilian’s signing in the first of this summer’s two transfer windows. He is the earliest of several players expected to be brought in to bolster Ruben Amorim’s squad ahead of a crucial 2025-26 season.
Speaking after officially signing a contract with the club, Cunha said: “It is hard to put into words my feelings about becoming a Manchester United player. 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. 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.”
United are also pursuing Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, having already submitted a bid worth £55 million for the Cameroon international but seen it rejected. A second bid is expected by the time the second window opens on 16 June. Another target is Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres, though United are yet to make a formal offer to the Portuguese club for him.
United’s director of football Jason Wilcox said: “Bringing in Matheus was one of our main priorities for this summer, so we are delighted to have completed his signing so early in the window.
“He has proved his ability to succeed in the Premier League as one of the most exciting and productive forwards in England during his time at Wolves, and before that in Spain and Germany.
“He has all the qualities we are looking for as we seek to build a strong, dynamic and entertaining team capable of challenging for the biggest honours.”
