Manchester United has confirmed the signing of Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a five-year contract, with an option to extend for an additional year.
The Premier League club finalized the transfer on June 1 by activating the £62.5 million ($85 million) release clause in the 26-year-old’s contract.
Reacting to the move, Cunha expressed his excitement, calling the transfer a childhood dream come true.
“It is hard to put into words my feelings about becoming a Manchester United player,” Cunha said. “Ever since I was a child in Brazil watching Premier League games on TV at my grandmother’s house, United was my favourite English team and I dreamed of wearing the red shirt.”
Cunha, who recently assisted Vinicius Junior’s goal in Brazil’s 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over Paraguay, said he is eager to start pre-season and integrate with his new teammates.
“All my focus is now on working hard to become a valuable part of the team, and helping get this club back to the top,” he added.
The Brazilian becomes head coach Ruben Amorim’s first signing of the summer transfer window, as the club begins an overhaul following a disappointing domestic season and a Europa League final loss to Tottenham.
United’s director of football, Jason Wilcox, said Cunha was a key target for the club.
“Bringing in Matheus was one of our main priorities for this summer, so we are delighted to have completed his signing so early in the window,” Wilcox said. “He has all the qualities we are looking for as we seek to build a strong, dynamic and entertaining team capable of challenging for the biggest honours.”
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