Manchester United sign Matheus Cunha for £62.5m: Decoding his stats
12 Jun 2025

Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha has joined Manchester United in a deal worth £62.5 million.

The transfer comes after United triggered a release clause in Cunha's contract with Wolverhampton Wanderers earlier this month.

The move was pending visa approval and a medical examination, both of which have now been completed successfully.

Cunha has signed a 5-year deal plus an option until June 2031.

We decode the Brazilian player's stats.

It is hard to put into words, says Cunha
Contract details

As mentioned, Cunha has signed a five-year deal which also includes an option for an additional year.

The Brazilian expressed his excitement over the transfer, saying "It is hard to put into words my feelings about becoming a Manchester United player," he said.

"Ever since I was a child in Brazil watching Premier League games on TV at my grandmother's house, United was my favourite English team and I dreamed of wearing the red shirt."

"I want to thank my family and everyone who has helped me make that dream a reality."

Cunha's club career in stats
Career

Cunha started his career with Swiss Super League side Sion, making 32 appearances and scoring 10 goals.

He moved to RB Leipzig next, making 52 appearances and scoring nine times.

He played for Hertha BSC next, scoring 13 goals in 40 appearances. A move followed to Atletico Madrid where he made 54 appearances (7 goals).

He joined Wolves on loan in 2022-23 on loan before making a move permanent.

In 92 appearances, he scored 33 times for Wolves.