🚨 Official: Manchester United Complete Signing of Matheus Cunha in £62.5m Deal
Manchester United have officially completed the signing of Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The deal, worth £62.5 million, sees Cunha sign a five‑year contract until June 2030, with the option to extend by an additional year to June 2031. At 26, Cunha becomes the first major acquisition of the new regime under head coach Rúben Amorim and director of football Jason Wilcox .
Manchester United activated his release clause, marking Wolves’ record sale—surpassing the £53 million paid for Matheus Nunes in 2023 . United’s previous worst Premier League finish (15th last season) has prompted a near £150 million overhaul, in which Cunha is a pivotal piece. Amorim heralds Cunha’s energy and versatility, while fans are excited for a dynamic No. 10 impacting United’s resurgence .
🇧🇷 Cunha’s Goal & Assist Stats in 2024–25
Cunha enjoyed an outstanding 2024–25 campaign with Wolves, showcasing his all‑round attacking prowess:
Premier League: 15 goals – ranked eighth overall – and 6 assists in 33 appearances .
Overall performance: Across all competitions, he recorded 17 goals and 6 assists in 36 matches .
Goal involvement rate: Averaged a remarkable 0.71 goal contributions per 90 mins, placing him in the Premier League’s top 5% .
Match-winning influence: Had an extraordinary record in late-game situations—4 goals and 1 assist came as equals, the most in the league .
Creative dynamism: Led Wolves in successful dribbles (22) and showed exceptional progression, with 55 long carries of 10 m+ .
Additional stats: Recorded 13 goals with 4 assists in Premier League play (total 17 contributions), with non-penalty xG of 13.45—the 98th percentile .
From the wing and behind the striker, Cunha has proven lethal and decisive—whether through a rocket from outside the box or a key through‑ball. His versatility and clutch performances made him ideal for United’s transformation under Amorim.
✍️ Looking Ahead: United’s New Era
Cunha arrives amid strategic reinforcements, with the club actively pursuing Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo and weighing Bruno Fernandes’s future . Under Amorim’s vision, Cunha is expected to propel United’s attacking evolution—given his proven clinical record, creativity, and match-winning mindset.
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