Matheus Cunha has described being given Manchester United’s legendary quantity 10 shirt as a “privilege” following his big-money transfer to Old Trafford.
The Brazilian midfielder, who joined United from Wolves final month in a £62.5 million deal, obtained his new shirt after linking up with the squad for pre-season coaching this week.
He has snatched the enduring quantity away from Marcus Rashford, who can also be again at Carrington, however appears to be like destined for a transfer away from Manchester this summer time.
Rashford had a falling out with head coach Ruben Amorim through the 2024-25 season, and was despatched on mortgage to Aston Villa.
It appears to be like extremely tough for the England worldwide to make his comeback for the membership he grew up at, therefore Cunha being given his shirt.
Speaking to the membership’s official web site, the 26-year-old shared his pleasure and appreciation for being handed one of the crucial prestigious numbers in soccer.
“Yeah, wow! It’s one thing that you simply at all times dream about,” Cunha stated.
Matheus Cunha is taking Marcus Rashford’s No.10 shirt at Manchester United.
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“I can point out many gamers that use this shirt. It’s really easy for me. Of course, I believe the one which I at all times take into consideration once I see this quantity on this shirt for me was Wayne Rooney.
“He was somebody that I grew as much as watch play and I’ve (watched) many video games now. Then I swapped shirts with Marcus (Rashford, after a sport) additionally. I’ve his shirt in my house. But, in fact, we all know many gamers used this shirt – Van Nistelrooy, Ibrahimovic,” he added.
“It’s the dream not solely to make use of the shirt, however with all of the historical past they’ve across the quantity, it’s one thing lovely that I’ve the privilege to do.”
Cunha isn’t any stranger to the quantity, having worn it at Wolves throughout his most prolific season thus far, the place he scored 15 Premier League targets. However, he acknowledged that carrying it at Manchester United carries a brand new degree of expectation.
“This is an important,” he stated.
“I don’t know, with each single quantity, it will likely be a pleasure to make use of the shirt. But, yeah, with this one it’s one thing totally different. Then, in fact, the duty is coming and I hope I can do every thing like targets, assists and assist the workforce. So that is type of an important level for my place.”
