Manchester United have made Matheus Cunha their first signing of the summer, with Ruben Amorim naming him their preferred signing after a short conversation at Old Trafford.
After Manchester United lost to Tottenham in the Europa League final last season, Ruben Amorim made the signing of Matheus Cunha his top priority and wasted little time in signing him.
Cunha is a key player for Wolves and even though he signed a new contract this time last year, it included a release clause that would help him leave in the summer. United ended up spending £62.5m to sign the Brazilian forward. Amorim has always been a fan and after Wolves came to Old Trafford and won last season, he caught up with Cunha in the tunnel for a quick chat, where he asked him what he thought of the atmosphere at the Theater of Dreams.
United’s manager also addressed the board and began his sales pitch for Cunha. The Daily Mail reports that he has praised not only his personality but also his tactical versatility, and has already seen the Brazilian capable of playing in multiple positions up front this term.
Cunha ultimately became Amorim’s first signing in the summer and immediately became integral to what United are trying to do, barring injury absences.
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However, the Portuguese coach believes he can move up a gear. He recently said: “I think he needs to improve more. He’s at a different club and has different pressures, but I think he’s coping well with it. He’s been struggling with not scoring, with his social media reputation and thinking too much about numbers, but the influence he has in the team is very important for us.”
Cunha’s quality was evident throughout last season, scoring 17 goals. Before Wolves faced Liverpool, Arne Slott insisted the forward could play for any team in the top six. He also scored an impressive goal in Wolves’ defeat at Anfield.
Cunha has already experienced his big moment in Manchester, with Brian Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko also among the options, helping the team form a much stronger front line than last season.
The Brazilian admits United have always been his dream destination and Amorim was no doubt instrumental in his summer signing.
Upon signing, he said: “It’s hard to put into words how I felt when I became a Manchester United player. Ever since I was a child in Brazil watching Premier League games on TV at my grandmother’s house, United have been my favorite English team and I’ve always dreamed of wearing the red shirt. I would like to thank my family and everyone who helped make that dream a reality.”
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