Manchester United has officially completed the signing of Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers, the club announced on Thursday. The Brazil forward has joined United on a five-year contract.

United triggered Cunha's release clause, valued at around 62.5 million pounds ($84.12 million), as confirmed by a source at the club. Additionally, the Old Trafford side has the option to extend his contract by a year.

Cunha expressed his excitement about joining Manchester United, stating, "It's hard to put into words my feelings about becoming a Manchester United player. 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 can't wait for the start of pre-season to get to know my teammates and prepare for the season ahead. All my focus is now on working hard to become a valuable part of the team and helping get this club back to the top."

The 26-year-old forward scored 33 goals and provided 15 assists in 92 appearances for Wolves, with 15 goals coming in the Premier League last season. Cunha played a crucial role in helping Brazil secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by setting up the only goal in a decisive 1-0 win against Paraguay.

United's director of football, Jason Wilcox, expressed his satisfaction with the signing, stating, "Bringing in Matheus was one of our main priorities for this summer, so we are delighted to have completed his signing so early in the window. He has proved his ability to succeed in the Premier League as one of the most exciting and productive forwards in England during his time at Wolves. He possesses all the qualities we are looking for as we seek to build a strong, dynamic, and entertaining team capable of challenging for the biggest honours."

Manchester United finished 15th in the Premier League last season with 42 points. This transfer marks a record sale for Wolves, surpassing the 53 million pounds they received from Manchester City for midfielder Matheus Nunes in 2023.