Manchester United Head Coach Ruben Amorim Praises Matheus Cunha After Preseason Debut

Manchester United, under manager Ruben Amorim, began their 2024–25 pre-season with a 0-0 draw against Leeds United, where new signing Matheus Cunha made his debut. Amorim praised Cunha as the player the team needs, highlighting his aggressiveness and potential to create strong connections with key players like Bruno Fernandes, despite the duo still building chemistry. Cunha, who joined from Wolves in a £62.5 million deal, brings much-needed pace and versatility to the midfield and attacking positions, addressing issues Manchester United struggled with in the previous season. Fellow newcomer Diego Leon also featured, with Amorim noting his promising adaptation given his recent arrival from Paraguay. The club is aiming to improve after a disappointing prior season that saw them finish 15th in the Premier League, with challenges including the transition to Amorim's tactical system and previous costly signings not meeting expectations. United’s new strategy under INEOS ownership focuses on acquiring Premier League-proven players like Cunha to enhance performance without risking financial fair play violations.