Matheus Cunha has described being given Manchester United’s legendary quantity 10 shirt as a “privilege” following his big-money transfer to Outdated Trafford.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 be again at Carrington, however appears to be like destined for a transfer away from Manchester this summer season.
Rashford had a falling out with head coach Ruben Amorim in the course of the 2024-25 season, and was despatched on mortgage to Aston Villa.
It appears to be like extremely troublesome for the England worldwide to make his comeback for the membership he grew up at, therefore Cunha being given his shirt.
Chatting with the membership’s official web site, the 26-year-old shared his pleasure and appreciation for being handed one of the prestigious numbers in soccer.
“Yeah, wow! It’s one thing that you just all the time dream about,” Cunha mentioned.
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. After all, I believe the one which I all the time 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 dwelling. However, 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 stunning that I’ve the privilege to do.”
Cunha is not any stranger to the quantity, having worn it at Wolves throughout his most prolific season to this point, the place he scored 15 Premier League targets. Nonetheless, he acknowledged that sporting it at Manchester United carries a brand new degree of expectation.
“That is crucial,” he mentioned.
“I don’t know, with each single quantity, it is going to be a pleasure to make use of the shirt. However, yeah, with this one it’s one thing completely different. Then, in fact, the duty is coming and I hope I can do every part like targets, assists and assist the crew. So that is sort of a vital level for my place.”