Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Brazil international, 26, moves after United met the £62.5million ($83.7m) release clause in his contract at Molineux. He has signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford with the option of a further year.

Manchester United have made their first summer signing and the biggest buy of Ruben Amorim ’s reign as Matheus Cunha’s £62.5m move to Old Trafford has been completed.

Of all the words in the statements to announce Manchester United’s £62.5 million signing of Matheus Cunha from Wolves on Wednesday, there were 11 in particular that stood out. “He has proved his ability to succeed in the Premier League,