After Everton manager David Moyes contacted Matheus Cunha’s people a few days ago, it became clear that Manchester United could not wait for actual sales to finance the Brazilian striker’s €85 million buyout clause.
25-year-old Matheus Cunha is one of the most prominent figures in Wolverhampton Wanderers. Since his arrival in 2023, he has scored 29 goals and provided 14 assists in 84 games, establishing him as a key player in the English team’s attack and attracting the attention of several top clubs.
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Manchester United have already taken the first step to sign him and are willing to activate his buyout clause, which is valued at €85 million. After a season below expectations, the club is looking to renew their attacking line, and Cunha fits perfectly into the profile that Rúben Amorim wants. The Portuguese sees in him a player with dribbling skills, a sense of goal and defensive prowess – qualities that are necessary for the project he is still working on at Old Trafford.
When Manchester United a few months ago “discovered” Cunha and put him on their wish lists, Wolverhampton were on their way down from the Premier League. Due to an impressive final spurt and a whole bunch of goals from Jørgen Strand Larsen, they are before the last league round later today Sunday in 14th place, while Manchester United are 16th.
Cunha wants to play for Manchester United
Although the Brazilian extended his contract with Wolverhampton until 2029 in February last year, his desire to compete for titles and make the move to a club with a bigger international profile has made negotiations easier. Those close to him confirm that his intention is clear: he wants to wear the Manchester United shirt even though the road to play in Europe seems long right now.
All indications are that the transfer will be finalized at the end of the current season, after medical examinations have been completed and the final contract details are in place. The Manchester club are confident that Cunha will be the first of several signings to bolster a squad that needs new energy and attacking leadership.
The signals from Old Trafford are that they believe Cunha could be the player who ushers in a new era for the Red Devils, with the aim of regaining his status in both the Premier League and international competitions.
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