Man Utd insider reveals the player who Matheus Cunha has made immediate bond with behind the scenes
Matheus Cunha has struck an immediate bond with a Manchester United star following his big-money from Wolves.
Cunha joined Man United from Wolves after they triggered the £62.5 million release clause in his contract.
Man United's new No.10 made his debut against Leeds United in Sweden last month and has impressed in the United States during the club's pre-season tour.
His performance in his new side's 2-1 victory over West Ham United got fans online talking.
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The Brazilian forward could get some more minutes under his belt when the Red Devils resume their pre-season on Sunday against Everton, having missed their 4-1 victory against Bournemouth.
Ruben Amorim could pair Cunha with captain Bruno Fernandes in midfield.
According to a report from The Telegraph, Cunha and Fernandes have 'gelled on and off the pitch'.
The bond between Cunha and Fernandes will delight Amorim as they will be among his most important players in the 2025/26 season.
Recalling a rondo training drill, James Ducker wrote: "It has not taken long for Fernandes and United’s new £62.5 million signing from Wolves to gel - on and off the pitch - and there is a playful moment between the pair.
"Cunha tried to argue he had not lost the ball in the rondo but Fernandes was having none of it. And when Cunha was eventually dragged into the middle amid much laughter, Fernandes discreetly tried to nutmeg his team-mate - and only narrowed failed."
Why didn't Matheus Cunha play against Bournemouth and when is his next Manchester United game?
Cunha has played two games for Man United since his switch from Wolves this summer.
As mentioned, he made his debut against Leeds before getting a runout against West Ham.
But the 26-year-old missed Man United's match against Bournemouth due to fatigue.
Speaking after his team's rampant win over the Cherries, Amorim revealed: "It’s fatigue - we need to assess all the players and then with the load in training, we have to be careful with them."
Amorim then claimed Cunha will be available for Sunday's game against the Toffees.
"He will be available for the next one. We tried to keep it safe for all the players," he said of Cunha.
"Mateus this morning felt a little bit fatigued. He was ready to play, but I know that especially in the beginning, a new club, he wants to give everything but we need to be careful."
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