Manchester United Completes £62.5m Matheus Cunha Signing from Wolves

Manchester United has completed the £62.5 million signing of Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha from Wolves, marking a key move in their summer transfer window as the club seeks to improve after a disappointing season. Cunha, who has signed a five-year deal with an option for an additional year, expressed that joining United fulfilled a lifelong dream, recalling watching the Premier League at his grandmother’s house in Brazil and favoring the club from childhood. Cunha scored 33 goals in 92 appearances for Wolves and was their leading scorer in the 2024-25 Premier League season, contributing 15 goals and six assists, showcasing his ability to succeed in England’s top flight. The transfer reflects a strategic shift under United's new leadership, focusing on recruiting players proven in the Premier League to mitigate adaptation risks, as highlighted by director of football Jason Wilcox. United plans to further bolster their attack by pursuing Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo, aiming to address their chronic goal-scoring issues after finishing 15th and scoring a record low 44 goals last season. Cunha's signing is seen as a foundational step towards restoring the club's competitiveness and returning it to the top of English football.