AliousWhy Matheus Cunha Could Sabotage His Career (and Man United’s Rebuild) by Leaving Wolves
Wolves are gearing up for a major summer overhaul, with Matheus Cunha among the names expected to attract serious offers. The Brazilian forward, whose £62.5 million release clause becomes active this summer, is being heavily linked with a move to Manchester United. But while United fans are buzzing at the prospect, there’s a growing feeling this transfer could be a misstep for everyone involved — especially Cunha.
United Want Goals — Cunha Brings Everything Else
Cunha is undeniably talented. He’s having his best season yet, racking up 16 goals in all competitions — 14 of those in the Premier League. He’s a dynamic attacker: technically gifted, quick, inventive, and full of flair. On paper, he looks like a star in the making.
But Manchester United don’t need another stylish creator. Their biggest problem is blunt finishing — they need a cold-blooded striker, not a flamboyant second striker or false nine. Cunha thrives in the No. 10 role, drifting into space and linking play, something Bruno Fernandes already does.
United’s rebuild doesn’t need overlap. It needs a specialist — a poacher who’ll guarantee 20+ goals a season and make the most of the chances their inconsistent midfield creates. Dropping over £60 million on a player who doesn’t address that need feels like a misfire.
Discipline, Attitude, and Tactical Red Flags
Then there’s Cunha’s temperament. He’s already been sent off twice this season — costing Wolves six games — and raised eyebrows with cryptic social media posts hinting at unrest. A move to United, a club already rife with internal drama, feels like gasoline on an open flame.
Under expected new boss Ruben Amorim, United will look to embrace a high-pressing, cohesive system. Cunha, while dazzling in possession, is not exactly a pressing machine off the ball. His intensity fluctuates, and United don’t need another inconsistent contributor in their high-stakes rebuild.
Wolves Fit Him. United Don’t.
Cunha is in a good place at Wolves — a system that gives him creative freedom, a fanbase that’s embraced him, and a platform to grow. At Old Trafford, he risks being miscast in a role that doesn’t suit his game, becoming the latest in a long line of United signings that didn’t match the club’s needs.
In the end, it’s not about whether Cunha is a good player — he is. It’s about fit. And right now, Manchester United need solutions, not more flair. If Cunha wants to maximise his potential, he should steer clear of becoming just another square peg at a club still searching for a hole.
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