Manchester United’s summer transfer window is set for lift off this week.
Ruben Amorim and the rest of the first-team squad are over in Malaysia right now gearing up for a post-season tour of Asia in which they will face ASEAN All-Stars and the Hong Kong national team.
Meanwhile, back in Manchester and exciting things are happening with a deal to sign Matheus Cunha from Wolves now imminent.
This is a move which can transform Manchester United, with the 26-year-old being a brilliant player in his prime years. exactly what is needed at Old Trafford.
Cunha has been tipped to be adored by United fans, and now the excitement levels can grow as the deal is done.
Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images
Photo by Jack Thomas – WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images
Manchester United agree deal to sign Matheus Cunha
After months of speculation that a deal was likely, United have now agreed a deal to sign Cunha from Wolves.
United will pay his £62.5m fee over the course of three instalments, paid in full by the summer of 2026-27, which equates to £20.8m per payment.
Cunha has agreed a five year contract worth £200,000-a-week at Old Trafford, which will see him be 31 by the time this deal expires.
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Interestingly, Cunha is expected to get United’s number 10 shirt which should all but conclude Marcus Rashford’s time at the club.
The 17 goal forward is a massive coup for United and Wolves fans have made that clear with their reactions to Cunha departing.
How Wolves supporters reacted to Cunha joining United
Wolves supporters have had a long time to accept the fact Cunha was leaving in this summer, however many were left displeased by the Brazilian’s consistent pushing for a move.
However, in the main, Wolves fans have been gracious while full of admiration for the performances Cunha put in for the Molineux outfit over the past few seasons.
One fan wrote a prediction: “He will transform United into an elite team once more”.
Meanwhile a second added his thanks to Cunha for his performances: “The meltdown in B71 that day will live long in the memory. Pure joy. Now he moves on and I thank him for his time at Wolves & what he gave us”
Another praised the Brazilian’s genius: “Good luck Cunha you mad _______. Thanks for the touches of genius that helped us stay in the league.”
There was a warning from one Wolves fan: “This could go either way for him. He’ll either be the next Bruno or the next Alexis Sanchez. I can’t see an in between”.
A final fan added: “Obviously we can all take the ____ and be annoyed with Matheus. But we can’t forget what he has done for our club in the past few seasons. Thank you Cunha”