Matheus Cunha has officially swapped Wolves’ gold for Manchester United’s red in a headline-making £62.5 million move—enough to make even oil-rich clubs raise an eyebrow. The Brazilian forward becomes the most expensive player ever sold by Wolverhampton Wanderers, eclipsing their previous record of £53 million for Matheus Nunes. Clearly, if your name is Matheus and you’re good at football, Wolves can turn you into profit.
United matched Cunha’s release clause to get the deal done, with the fee spread over two years like a BNPL scheme for elite attackers. It’s a five-year contract with an optional sixth, which could keep him dancing down the wings at Old Trafford until June 2031. Call it a long-term relationship with room to renew vows.
“My English Dream”: Matheus Cunha Gets Emotional
In an emotional debut interview—half romance, half transfer confirmation—Matheus Cunha admitted that wearing the red shirt of Manchester United was a boyhood dream. “It’s hard to put into words… United was always my favourite English team,” said the visibly thrilled forward. Childhood posters of Old Trafford, meet the adult reality.
And while dreams don’t usually pay the bills, this one certainly will. Cunha is expected to earn around £150,000 per week. That’s roughly £21,000 a day—or, in Premier League terms, just slightly less than what Bruno Fernandes gets fined for arguing with referees.
The Amorim Masterplan: Why Cunha Fits
New United boss Ruben Amorim clearly didn’t waste time flexing his tactical muscles. According to Director of Football Jason Wilcox, Cunha ticks all the right boxes: Premier League-proven, positionally versatile, and blessed with the kind of relentless energy that fits Amorim’s high-octane press-and-pounce style like beans in feijoada.
Matheus Cunha is expected to slide seamlessly into the new system—an attacking trio that might finally give Rashford a reason to smile again. With the ability to play across the front line and stretch defences like a yoga instructor, Cunha brings pace, movement, and the kind of off-the-ball work that screams “modern forward.”
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Manchester United Seal £62.5m Signing of Matheus Cunha
Before packing his bags, Matheus Cunha put in a stellar shift at Wolves, where he recorded 33 goals and 15 assists in 92 appearances. His most recent season—17 goals and 6 assists in 2024–25—made Premier League defenders consider early retirement.
He didn’t just shine—he sold. Wolves, often seen as a savvy selling club, struck gold again. And while fans might grumble about losing their Brazilian talisman, they’ve gained enough financial muscle to buy half the Portuguese league (again).
Red Rebuild: Amorim’s First Piece in the Puzzle
United’s 15th-place finish last season was the footballing equivalent of a Netflix series that should’ve ended two seasons ago. But with Amorim now in charge and Cunha as the first major signing, there’s optimism in the air—and not just from the club shop, which just restocked the No. 9 shirts.
The club is reportedly eyeing more fresh legs in attack, including Bryan Mbeumo and Vítor Gyökeres. Whether they land both or just one, it’s clear the focus is on speed, versatility, and rebuilding United’s forward line with players who can actually press without needing an oxygen tank.
What’s Next? Sweden, Summer Series, and Striking Gold
Matheus Cunha will likely get his first run-out in a pre-season friendly against Leeds United in Sweden—a rivalry that may confuse him until someone explains it involves a lot of history and very few recent trophies. From there, he’ll head to the U.S. Summer Series tour before potentially making his Old Trafford debut against Fiorentina in early August.
United will begin paying the transfer in installments, starting with roughly £20.8 million upfront.
