Manchester United: Cunha deal done with stage one of rebuild complete

Matheus Cunha is determined to help Manchester United “get back to the top” after completing his move to Old Trafford.

The Brazil international joins United from Wolves for a reported £62.5million and has penned a five-year deal with the option for a sixth.

Cunha scored 33 goals in 92 appearances across two-and-a-half seasons at Molineux and becomes United’s first summer signing as they look to bounce back from their worst Premier League finish of 16th.

Deal a̶g̶r̶e̶e̶d̶ done.

Vamos, Matheus ❤️‍🔥#MUFC

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) June 12, 2025

The dream becomes a reality for Cunha

The forward told the club’s official website: “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 team-mates 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’s director of football Jason Wilcox was pleased to have snared the former RB Leipzig, Hertha Berlin and Atletico Madrid man, particularly with so much time for him to bed in before the new season.

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.”

Step one of the rebuild complete

Cunha is the first part of what United boss Ruben Amorim hopes will be a major summer rebuild.

The club have also been linked with moves for Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo and Sporting CP centre-forward Viktor Gyokores.

There are also expected to be plenty of departures with the likes of Rasmus Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho and Andre Onana all expected to move on.

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