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Manchester United’s 2025/26 season preparations are now in full swing as pre-season officially begins at Carrington.
The Red Devils are looking to move on after the fans witnessed a torrid 2024/25 season, losing the Europa League final to Spurs.
With the UK gripped by a summer heatwave, most of the squad reported back on Monday to begin strength and conditioning work ahead of August’s Premier League opener against Arsenal.
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However, five notable players – Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford, and Tyrell Malacia – have been told to find new clubs.
Therefore, meaning they are absent from pre-season activities.
Whether all five go on to be sold before the league season begins, remains rather unlikely.
However, the club remain intent on building team cohesion with new arrivals, despite off-pitch frustrations in Bryan Mbeumo’s deal slowing down.
Tuesday’s session was more eventful however, offering supporters a first glimpse of the fresh faces hoping to play a major part under Ruben Amorim this season.
New signings Matheus Cunha and Diego Leon were both spotted in full first-team training, marking their first on-field sessions since arriving at the club.
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Cunha, who signed for £62.5m from Wolves, has been confirmed as United’s new number 10.
He looked comfortable and confident, with his finishing already earning praise from coaching staff.
The club’s official website highlighted that Cunha impressed in training while settling in quickly alongside his teammates.
Matheus Cunha
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Fans will be hoping to see Cunha bring an instant impact in attack, following a season where United netted just 44 league goals.
Leon, meanwhile, stood out physically among his peers, as the Paraguayan teenager continues to build momentum in his bid to impress early.
The Paraguayan is just 18-years-old, yet possesses technical and physical qualities that fans will be poised to see in the flesh at Old Trafford.
Leon will be hoping to be given opportunities throughout the season, and hope to give Patrick Dorgu much needed competition at left wing-back.
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With Leeds United up next in pre-season, all eyes will be on Cunha and Leon as they look to carry this early momentum into match action.
After facing Leeds, United will face West Ham later in July – four days before playing Bournemouth.
Early August will see United up against Everton, before their pre-season will come to an end after facing Fiorentina.
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