Matheus Cunha to Manchester United confirmed as Wolverhampton Wanderers star becomes first summer signing

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Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Wolverhampton Wanderers attacker Matheus Cunha after weeks of speculation.

Manchester United beat Aston Villa 2-0 on the final day of the Premier League season last weekend, ending the campaign on a high.

Post-season friendlies in Asia were far from inspiring, with United losing to the ASEAN All-Stars before beating Hong Kong.

United’s Europa League final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur still stings, and Ruben Amorim must make big changes this summer to take the club forward.

Attacking additions are a must, with United managing just 44 goals in 38 Premier League games this season.

Matheus Cunha has been expected to join United and a deal for the Wolverhampton Wanderers star is now in place.

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Manchester United confirm Matheus Cunha agreement

United have confirmed a deal to sign Cunha, luring the Brazilian to Manchester once all formalities are completed.

Cunha finished the Premier League season with 15 goals and six assists to his name, emerging as one of the Premier League’s top attackers in the process.

United will pay £62.5million for Cunha, activating his Wolves release clause and paying in three instalments.

Cunha is likely to play as a number 10 for United, with his arrival confirmed pending visa and registration.

Those aspects of the deal should go through without a hitch, with United welcoming him to Old Trafford ahead of his formal presentation.

United are yet to confirm the length of Cunha’s contract, but he is expected to sign a five-year deal with the option of a sixth.

Matheus Cunha a key addition for Ruben Amorim

A centre forward will remain a focus for United in the summer transfer window, but Cunha represents a major addition.

Cunha was Wolves’ star man last season, contributing goals, assists and a little bit of magic in the final third.

The Brazilian will look to bring those displays to Old Trafford and offers proven Premier League quality as a number 10.

United need many more signings this summer, but Cunha is an encouraging start to a crucial window.