Matheus Cunha Arrives for £62.5m Man United Rescue Move with Pregnant Wife in Tow
Matheus Cunha Arrives in Manchester Ahead of £62.5m United Move
By Adrian Bishop | 1 June 2025
[Image: Matheus Cunha and family outside The Lowry Hotel. Caption: Cunha (center) with his wife Gabriela and son en route to finalizing his United transfer.]
Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Wolves forward Matheus Cunha, with the Brazilian photographed arriving at Manchester’s Lowry Hotel ahead of his £62.5million move. The 26-year-old, accompanied by his pregnant wife Gabriela and their young son, is set to bolster United’s attack after a dismal Premier League campaign under manager Ruben Amorim.
Deal Details
Cunha’s transfer, triggered by a release clause, will see United pay £62.5m in three instalments over two years. The striker netted 15 goals in 33 Premier League appearances last season for Wolves, making him a top target for United following their lowest-ever league finish (8th) and struggles in front of goal.
[Image: Cunha in action for Wolves. Caption: The Brazilian scored 15 league goals during the 2024/25 season.]
Family First
Photos showed Cunha dressed casually in a white t-shirt and black LA cap, guiding his family toward a waiting car. Gabriela, who married the forward in Brazil last summer, appeared visibly pregnant, hinting at the couple’s growing family. The move to Manchester signals a fresh start for Cunha, who joined Wolves from Atlético Madrid in 2023.
Amorim’s Revamp
United’s swift action in the transfer market reflects Amorim’s urgency to rebuild after a turbulent first season. The club’s post-season tour of Malaysia was overshadowed by disciplinary issues, including a clash between staff and fans. Cunha’s arrival aims to inject dynamism into a squad that scored just 55 league goals last term—their lowest since 2015/16.
[Image: Ruben Amorim during a United match. Caption: Amorim seeks redemption after a rocky debut season.]
What’s Next?
Medical tests and contract signings are expected shortly, with United fans hoping Cunha’s creativity and work rate can reignite their attack. The Brazilian’s versatility—capable of playing across the front line—adds tactical flexibility for Amorim as preseason preparations loom.
Stay tuned for updates.
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