Man United make Cunha their first major summer transfer

Football
12 Jun 2025 • 10:24 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Manchester United have completed the £62.5m transfer of Matheus Cunha from Wolves, marking their first major signing of the summer under Ruben Amorim's management.
  • Cunha, a boyhood Manchester United fan, has signed a five-year deal with an option to extend until 2031, expressing his delight at joining his favourite English team.
  • The 26-year-old Brazilian forward scored 15 Premier League goals last season, and Manchester United anticipates he will significantly enhance their forward line.
  • Manchester United also made an initial £45m bid for Bryan Mbuemo, which Brentford rejected, and they missed out on Liam Delap, who joined Chelsea.
  • Director of football Jason Wilcox highlighted Cunha's proven Premier League success and dynamic qualities as key reasons for prioritising his signing.

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