Matheus Cunha seals ‘dream’ £62.5m Manchester United transfer on deal to 2030

Manchester United have finished the £62.5m signing of Matheus Cunha from Wolves, with the ahead intent on serving to the membership “back to the top”. The 26-year-old has a five-year contract with the choice of an additional yr and shall be paid about £150,000 every week.

Cunha mentioned: “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’s press unlock described Jason Wilcox because the director of soccer, confirming that he has been promoted from his technical director position.

Wilcox mentioned: “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.”

Cunha is Ruben Amorim’s first summer season addition. The head trainer additionally needs to shop for Bryan Mbeumo, although Brentford are concept to have raised the ahead’s worth to £70m. Viktor Gyökeres is any other goal, with Sporting tough about €70m (£60m) for the No 9.