“No Player Could Resist This! European and EPL Giants’ Mega Offers to Leave Wolves—But I Defied the Odds and Stayed at Molineux!”

As the winter transfer period began, it became evident that numerous clubs were eagerly vying to lure Cunha away from Molineux.

Arsenal and Manchester United were believed to be among the most enthusiastic admirers of the Brazilian star.

Had Cunha decided to leave, he would have reaped substantial financial rewards and traded the threat of relegation to the Championship for the prestige of Champions League competition. However, the 25-year-old never wavered in his decision.

“I received many proposals, but I wouldn’t have felt right if I’d taken them,” Cunha recently shared with The Guardian.

“There are things beyond your control, but abandoning the club mid-season, during a tough time in the relegation zone, wasn’t something I could do.”

Instead, Cunha reaffirmed his loyalty to the struggling Midlands team by signing a new contract in February, a move celebrated with great enthusiasm.

“Sometimes, what we crave most in life is care,” he reflected. “People assume we have it all, but we’re human too.

We need understanding—we face challenges like anyone else. Wolves brought that joy back into my life. The fans have given me so much.

The recognition I have now, the player I’ve become, and the happiness I feel—it’s all thanks to them. I’m truly thankful to Wolves.”

Since then, Wolves have risen to 17th in the standings, building a nine-point buffer above the relegation zone with nine matches left in the season.

Cunha’s new contract reportedly includes a £62.5m release clause, and though he’s brushed off talk of a summer transfer, he’s determined not to let his career plateau.

“We’re getting close to securing our goal [of avoiding relegation],” the dynamic forward said. “But I’ve been upfront—I want to take the next step. I’m ready to compete for trophies, for something bigger. I know I have more to offer.”