When it comes to new signings, Manchester United fans have learned not to get their hopes up too high. Even well-known newcomers have seen their star power wane beneath the dazzling lights of the Theatre of Dreams in recent years. Therefore, even though Matheus Cunha seems like he could become popular right away, there has been some cautious excitement surrounding his arrival.
In early June, the Brazilian was acquired by the Red Devils from Wolverhampton Wanderers for £62.5 million. Fans haven’t had a chance to see their new forward up close until this week, when the team reassembled for preseason. Cunha, who can play in offensive midfield or across the front line, has the potential to provide much-needed energy to a United assault that frequently lacks inspiration.
Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee combined for just seven Premier League goals last season, whereas Cunha scored 15 goals alone. Fans were quick to notice how sharp the 26-year-old looked after United published training footage from Carrington on Wednesday. He was already displaying glimmers of the flare and hunger they believe may help propel the team back to its former glory.
Matheus Cunha’s First Training Videos Attract Attention
The club released a video of his highlights on social media
When it comes to predicting whether a new player will succeed, training sessions aren’t the most important factor. However, if a new player immediately connects with his teammates and makes an impression, it’s undoubtedly a good starting point. There are several examples of signings who never made an impression; for example, consider Wilfried Zaha, Memphis Depay, and Alexis Sanchez.
Cunha seems to have jumped right in, though, as his new team has shared a video of the highlights of his first training session on YouTube and social media. See the complete collection below:
Supporters of United responded favorably right away. One X user commented: “Watching Cunha carry the ball is entertaining. In the same spirit, another said, “Cunha’s ball-carrying is elite.” “We haven’t had that in this team.” At last, United has been lacking a player who can cut right through the middle. Add the flair of Zirkzee with the explosiveness of Mbeumo. The front line may cook. A third compliment was made elsewhere:
“It seems he’s going to carry the club on shoulders.”
The accolades for his first training session demonstrate that Cunha hasn’t lost his way since joining United, since he was one of the players who won the most Man of the Match awards in Europe’s Big Five leagues the previous season. “Love how Cunha can run past four players effortlessly, his balance and technique is amazing,” one user commented in the YouTube video.
Another, however, came to the conclusion that “we’ve been so starved of quality, it’s crazy.” “Just watching Cunha run with the ball makes me happy.”
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