Manchester United Secures Matheus Cunha: Luxury Reinforcement for the Forward Line
Manchester United has finalized the incorporation of forward Matheus Cunha, coming from Wolverhampton Wanderers, pending the completion of visa and registration procedures. The official announcement was made this Sunday, marking the club’s first signing for next season.
The agreement was reached after activating the transfer clause of the Brazilian international, valued at 62.5 million pounds sterling (approximately 83.5 million dollars). Cunha has signed a five-year contract with the option to extend it for an additional year.Negotiations between United and Wolves focused on the payment method, finally agreeing on a two-year term, after initially attempting a four or five-year agreement.
In the current season, Cunha demonstrated his goal-scoring ability by scoring 17 goals and registering six assists in all competitions with the Wolves.
Cunha’s arrival comes after the club allocated funds for coach Ruben Amorim this summer.
However, departures from the Old Trafford team are anticipated.
United is expected to seek to offload Antony, as well as Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho. The departure of winger Alejandro Garnacho is also likely.
Meanwhile, Al Hilal of the Saudi Pro League is considering an offer for Bruno Fernandes, as part of their strategy to make a star signing before the Club World Cup.
