Man United agree deal for Wolves’ Brazil forward Matheus Cunha

United triggered the 26-year-old’s release clause, which was worth around 62.5 million pounds ($84.12 million), a team source said. The Old Trafford club also have the option of extending his contract by a year.

Cunha has scored 33 times and provided 15 assists in 92 appearances for Wolves, with 15 of those goals coming in the Premier League this season. He becomes United’s first summer signing.

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“Manchester United has reached agreement with Wolverhampton Wanderers for the signing of Matheus Cunha. The Brazilian forward’s signing is subject to visa and registration,” United said in a statement.

The transfer is a record sale for Wolves, eclipsing the 53 million pounds ($71.33 million) they received from Manchester City for midfielder Matheus Nunes in 2023.

“Everyone at Wolves would like to thank Matheus for his contributions in old gold and wish he and his family the best of luck for the future,” the West Midlands club said.

Wolves had signed Cunha on an initial loan deal from Spanish side Atletico Madrid in December 2022 before signing him on a permanent four-year contract. In February, Cunha agreed a new deal to extend his stay at Molineux until 2029.

He started his senior career at Swiss club Sion before joining Germany’s RB Leipzig in 2018 and then moving to German second-tier side Hertha BSC in 2020.

United finished 15th in the Premier League with 42 points. A 2-0 win against Aston Villa at Old Trafford ended a run of eight games without a win and after the final whistle United coach Amorim addressed the home fans.

“I want to apologize for this season. I know you are really disappointed with me and really disappointed with the team,” he said. “I want to say thank you. We are very grateful for your support during the season, and I know it was really hard in many games.”