“The Red Devil revolution begins.” Manchester United have officially sealed their first major transfer of the summer by signing Brazilian attacker Matheus Cunha on a five-year deal, reportedly worth £89 million, in a move that has caught the football world by storm.
THE DEAL IN DETAIL:
Player: Matheus Cunha
From: Wolverhampton Wanderers
Fee: £89 million
Contract: 5 years (until 2030)
Role: To bolster United’s attacking options amid an expected summer overhaul.
WHY IT MATTERS:
Erik ten Hag (or his successor, depending on summer decisions) has made Cunha a cornerstone of the new United attack, likely to operate either as a second striker or central forward.
This is United’s first concrete move of the 2025 window, setting the tone for an aggressive summer strategy.
BUT THAT’S NOT ALL:
United are also pursuing Atalanta’s Ederson—a tough, defensively disciplined Brazilian midfielder—to replace Eriksen, whose contract expires June 30.
Ederson’s stats in Serie A 2024–25:
87% pass accuracy
5.5 duels won per match
1.4 successful tackles per game
5.1 recoveries
Asking price: £50.5 million
Status: Initial contacts made, with negotiations expected to resume after the Europa League final.
STRATEGIC SHIFTS UNDERWAY:
United plan to rebuild their core, pairing youth like Kobbie Mainoo with robust options such as Ederson and possibly replacing Casemiro next season.
Matheus Cunha’s arrival signals the club’s intent to inject flair, creativity, and versatility into the frontline, especially with lingering uncertainties around the futures of Martial and Sancho.
THE BIG PICTURE:
Manchester United’s summer rebuild is officially underway. With Cunha secured and Ederson targeted, the club is laying down a new foundatio
n for a trophy-challenging squad.
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