Matheus Cunha completed his move from Wolverhampton Wanderers to Manchester United on Thursday
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Mason Mount has taken to social media to wish Matheus Cunha well after he completed a move to Manchester United.
Just days after the Premier League season finished, United moved quickly to sign the Brazilian from Wolverhampton Wanderers by triggering the £62.5m release clause in his contract.
The 26-year-old was one of the standout performers this season, scoring 15 goals and providing six assists to help the Midlands outfit to a 16th-place finish in the Premier League.
On Thursday afternoon, United confirmed that all the paperwork for the deal had been completed and the forward had penned a five-year deal at Old Trafford.
Shortly after that announcement, Mount, who made the move to United from Chelsea two years ago, shared a snap of Cunha signing his contract on Instagram with the caption: "Welcome brother!"
Mason Mount sends a message to Matheus Cunha after his move to Man United
Mason Mount sends a message to Matheus Cunha after his move to Man United
Speaking as a Man United player for the first time, Cunha said: "It is hard to put into words my feelings about becoming a Manchester United player. 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.
"I want to thank my family and everyone who has helped me make that dream a reality.
“I can’t wait for the start of pre-season to get to know my team-mates and prepare for the season ahead. 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.”
United's director of football, Jason Wilcox, added: “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.
"He has proved his ability to succeed in the Premier League as one of the most exciting and productive forwards in England during his time at Wolves, and, before that, in Spain and Germany. 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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