Tag: Cunha

Fulham v Man Utd player ratings: Matheus Cunha saves Man Utd with last minute equaliser
20 September 2026 Off

Fulham v Man Utd player ratings: Matheus Cunha saves Man Utd with last minute equaliser

By Total Football News

Bernd Leno: On his toes to make an early save from Lisandro Martinez and scrambling when Matheus Cunha’s effort looped on to a post. Denied Bryan Mbeumo with full-length save. 7

Timothy Castagne: Booked for bringing Marcus Rashford down as Manchester United broke in the second half. 6

David Affengruber: Excellent defence-splitting pass to release Josh King, but he couldn’t finish. Exceptionally fortunate to escape after being outwitted by Cunha

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Fulham 1-1 Manchester United: Matheus Cunha rescues point for visitors
20 September 2026 Off

Fulham 1-1 Manchester United: Matheus Cunha rescues point for visitors

By Total Football News

Matheus Cunha’s deflected strike rescued a point for Manchester United late on to deny Fulham a first Premier League win of the season.

Lisandro Martinez’s bizarre own goal at Craven Cottage had looked set to condemn the visitors to a third consecutive defeat.

However, with just a minute of the 90 remaining, Cunha’s shot from 20 yards took a wicked deflection off Fulham centre-back David Affengruber, wrongfooted goalkeeper Bernd Leno

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Matheus Cunha misses Altrincham Christmas lights switch-on after ‘accident in training’
23 November 2025 Off

Matheus Cunha misses Altrincham Christmas lights switch-on after ‘accident in training’

By Total Football News

Players’ injuries are usually announced through official club channels or a manager’s news conference.

But a planned appearance by Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha to turn on the Christmas lights in Altrincham sparked injury concerns among fans.

The Brazil attacker had been due to attend the event alongside Sam Aston – who plays Chesney on Coronation Street – on Saturday evening, just two days before United host Everton in the

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Nottingham Forest: Jair Cunha joins Premier League side from Botafogo
14 July 2025 Off

Nottingham Forest: Jair Cunha joins Premier League side from Botafogo

By Total Football News

Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Brazilian defender Jair Cunha from Botafogo.

The 20-year-old has signed a five-year deal at the City Ground until at least the summer of 2030.

Cunha joined Botafogo in February and played at the Club World Cup, scoring in the 2-1 win against Seattle Sounders.

He is Forest’s second signing from Botafogo inside a week after Brazilian striker Igor Jesus joined for a reported

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Man Utd: Matheus Cunha signs for £63mm from Wolves
12 June 2025 Off

Man Utd: Matheus Cunha signs for £63mm from Wolves

By Total Football News

Brazil forward Matheus Cunha said his “dream” had become a reality after completing a £63m move to Manchester United.

United activated a release clause in Cunha’s Wolves contract this month.

The deal, which was subject to a visa and a medical, has now been completed.

Cunha has signed a five-year contract, with the option of a further 12 months.

“It is hard to put into words my feelings about becoming

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What is Manchester United’s transfer strategy? Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Bruno Fernandes
3 June 2025 Off

What is Manchester United’s transfer strategy? Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Bruno Fernandes

By Total Football News

Amorim was adamant in Hong Kong that United could work around Fernandes staying at Old Trafford from a financial point of view.

However, the situation is not straightforward.

With no European football of any sort next season, finances will be tight. Amorim has already said he can operate with a smaller squad given there are fewer matches, so sales are inevitable.

Broadly speaking, there are three categories.

Players Amorim just

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The spark to reinvigorate Man Utd? How Cunha fits Amorim’s plans
1 June 2025 Off

The spark to reinvigorate Man Utd? How Cunha fits Amorim’s plans

By Total Football News

But the important thing about the Brazilian’s ball-carrying ability is how deep he likes to drop to get possession. That opens up possibilities for his new club.

United’s central midfield are frequently suffocated by the press, forcing them to pass it backwards to the back three.

The job of both of the number 10s on either side of the main striker is to drop deep for the ball and

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Manchester United transfers: Club confirm deal to sign Wolves striker Matheus Cunha
1 June 2025 Off

Manchester United transfers: Club confirm deal to sign Wolves striker Matheus Cunha

By Total Football News

Manchester United have agreed a deal with Wolves for the signing of Brazil forward Matheus Cunha.

The 26-year-old is set to become United’s first signing of the summer after the club activated a £62.5m release clause in Cunha’s Wolves contract.

The former Atletico Madrid attacking midfielder will sign a five-year deal at Old Trafford, with the option of a further 12 months.

Cunha was in Manchester over the weekend to

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Matheus Cunha: Manchester United closing on deal to sign Brazil forward from Wolves in £62.5m deal
1 June 2025 Off

Matheus Cunha: Manchester United closing on deal to sign Brazil forward from Wolves in £62.5m deal

By Total Football News

Matheus Cunha is closing in on his £62.5m move to Manchester United.

The Brazil forward has been in Manchester over the weekend meeting United officials and tying up the loose ends of his transfer from Wolves.

Cunha was cleared to have a medical by Wolves last week.

The 26-year-old was pictured leaving the Lowry Hotel in Manchester on Sunday morning.

He is now on his way to Brazil to begin

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Matheus Cunha: Wolves give Manchester United permission to speak to player after release clause terms met
27 May 2025 Off

Matheus Cunha: Wolves give Manchester United permission to speak to player after release clause terms met

By Total Football News

Manchester United have met the terms of Matheus Cunha’s £62.5m release clause and been given permission by Wolves to speak to the Brazil forward.

Wolves earlier rejected United’s proposal to pay the fee over five years.

United will be required to pay the full fee for the 26-year-old in three instalments over a two-year period.

They now have permission to conclude a deal with Cunha and set up a medical,

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