Manchester United have reached a full agreement to sign Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers in a stunning £62.5 million deal that signals a new attacking era under Ruben Amorim.
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💰 Transfer Breakdown:
✅ Fee: £62.5M – paid in 3 instalments over 2 years
📅 Contract: 5-year deal
💵 Wages: Set to earn £200,000-per-week, a major jump from his Wolves salary of £120,000
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👕 The No.10 Shirt Saga:
Cunha explicitly demanded the No.10 jersey during negotiations — a shirt steeped in Manchester United’s rich history, once worn by Sir Bobby Charlton, Wayne Rooney, and Ruud van Nistelrooy.
That number has belonged to Marcus Rashford since 2018, but amid growing uncertainty over Rashford’s future, the club is preparing to hand it over to their Brazilian talisman.
> 🔥 “He wants to become United’s new symbol of hope and inspiration,” said sources close to Cunha.
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🧠 Amorim’s Masterstroke:
Ruben Amorim views Cunha as a crucial piece in the rebuild, praising his:
🔺 Versatility across the frontline
🧠 Tactical intelligence
⚽ Clinical form – 17 goals + 6 assists in 2024/25
He’ll be the first major signing of Amorim’s reign, likely not the last.
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⚽ Cunha’s Mission:
With United coming off a dismal 2024/25 season (15th in the EPL, Europa League final loss), this move marks the first domino in a summer of revolution at Old Trafford.
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🧨 Fan Reaction:
United fans are divided — some thrilled by Cunha’s hunger and output, others shocked at the potential No.10 switch from Rashford. But the club has made its intentions clear: No sentiment. Only progress.
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🔮 What’s Next?
🗓️ Official unveiling expected later this week
🎙️ Cunha press conference coming soon
⚔️ Could debut in United’s UCL qualifiers in July
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A new No.10 is rising. Manchester
United’s next chapter is being written — one bold signature at a time.
