The air around Old Trafford feels different these days. A genuine buzz is building, and it all centers on Matheus Cunha’s arrival. Manchester United fans are really fired up about him. They saw what the Brazilian international did last year for Wolverhampton. He was a force, netting 17 goals and dishing out six assists across 36 games. Now, the hope is he brings that same magic to the Red Devils.
Ruben Amorim, the 40-year-old Portuguese coach now at the helm, couldn’t hide his delight when speaking to the club’s media. He’s clearly thrilled to be working with the 26-year-old forward. Amorim made it clear that Cunha brings a vital spark the team might have missed.
“He’s a guy who talks. A lot. That’s big for us right now,” Amorim explained. “You can practically feel the tension when he’s mad. And that’s exactly what we need. When he loses, he turns into a completely different person. We really missed that kind of fire last season.” Some of the praise Amorim has for Cunha, well, he said he can’t even say it out loud. It sounds like a secret handshake of admiration between coach and player.
Amorim got asked what the new players might add to the upcoming season. He was absolutely buzzing about the fresh energy and new ways of playing. He spoke about remembering the club’s past greatness. “We need to look back sometimes, see why this club won big before,” he said. “The game’s different now, the world’s changed, sure. But we can still bring back that fight, that player spirit. Our fans deserve players like Matheus and Bruno Fernandes. They really do.” It’s about more than just skills; it’s about heart.
Manchester United kicks off their Premier League journey on the 17th of this month. What a start it will be: a fiery home match against Arsenal. It’s a huge test right out of the gate, and all eyes will be on how this new-look United, powered by players like Cunha, faces the challenge.