The Red Devils are very close to signing Matheus Cunha in the summer
Manchester United are going through a delicate moment. The recent defeat against Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final left the team out of the next edition of the Champions League and also european competitions. Expectations were high, but the collective performance fell short. Criticism has been intense, as the board, aware of the urgency of a new competitive project, has started to move fast in the market. Ruben Amorim faces constant pressure, while the squad needs key reinforcements to regain prominence. Without European football, the challenge is greater. Even so, they are keeping their eyes open for new talent, and one of them is Matheus Cunha.
The Brazilian striker from Wolverhampton Wanderers seems to have a definite destination. Manchester United, determined to reinforce their attacking line, are continuing talks to sign him. According to recent confirmations from Fabrizio Romano via Give Me Sport, the club are willing to pay the release clause in instalments.
Matheus Cunha still wants to join Manchester United despite no European competitions next season
The player, for his part, is convinced of the move, despite his absence from European competitions. He has not set any conditions that would make the deal difficult. Cunha’s entourage has welcomed the interest, and it is believed that his arrival could materialise soon. The agreement is close and all indications are that he would be the first reinforcement of the summer.
Matheus Cunha is expected to be the first signing of Manchester United
Matheus Cunha is expected to be the first signing of Manchester United
“United already told Matheus Cunha that they are prepared to trigger the clause, so there will be no issues. And so I think it’s going to be the first signing of the summer for United. And it’s important to say that the player wanted this move, regardless of Champions League football or not, regardless of what happens in the Europa League final. Cunha wants to play for Manchester United, and my understanding is that he will play for Manchester United.”
From a critical point of view, this operation is interesting. It is unusual that a 25-year-old striker, with a promising future and wanted by several teams, chooses a club that will not participate in European tournaments next season. It speaks to the historic magnitude of Manchester United. Even without Europe, they remain a magnet for certain profiles. But beyond the symbol, there are questions: What kind of player is Cunha? Does he fit what the team needs?
He has pace, good physical traits and plays intelligently between the lines. He is not a pure striker, but more of a second striker or an advanced playmaker. Cunha can link up well, although his performance depends a lot on the tactical context. In Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 system, mobile strikers play a big role, and Cunha could exploit that style. But if he opts for a more structured game, with a fixed ‘9’, he may be limited.
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A different look at the signing may focus on the symbolic. United need to regain its identity, as the fans demand committed players, who do not choose the club just to compete in Europe. Cunha, by accepting the challenge in these conditions, sends a clear message: he is committed to the process, to the project. That generates an emotional connection with the fans, which is not a minor detail.
In a team with so many stars who have passed without leaving their mark, this kind of attitude can make a difference. On a sporting level, Cunha will not solve all the problems, but he can be a starting point. If he is surrounded by complementary players, and if he is given confidence, he can perform very well. This move, far from being just a market operation, can become a sign of serious reconstruction.