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Fans caught a scene predicting Manchester United's summer recruitment.
The British Daily Mail reported on the 21st (Korea time) 'Manchester United fans were confident that Hoobeng Amorim would sign a star for Wolverhampton after the defeat against Wolverhampton.
Manchester United lost 0-1 to Wolverhampton in the 33rd round of the English Premier League (EPL) at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, on the 20th. Manchester United collapsed in the 29th minute of the second half when Pablo Sarabia allowed a run with a free kick. It has only one draw and three losses in four league games, including the last two consecutive losses.
However, despite the defeat, there was a scene that made Manchester United fans expect. The Daily Mail said: "'Manchester United fans were convinced that against Wolverhampton, Amorim signed Matheus Cunha. 'Amorim was seen putting his arm around Cunha's shoulder at half-time,' he said.
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Cunha has been a key player in Wolverhampton's offense this season with outstanding performance. In the 2023-2024 season, Cunha led the Wolverhampton offense with Hwang Hee-chan, who scored 12 goals in the league alone. He scored the most offensive points in his team with 14 goals and eight assists in 36 games. This season, along with Hwang Hee-chan's disappointing slump, he has been reborn as the team's unrivaled ace. He showed great performance in 29 games with 15 goals and four assists.
EPL big clubs, which paid attention to Cunha's performance, have been constantly moving to recruit Cunha, and Manchester United is the most active. Cunha signed a contract renewal in February, but the contract includes a buyout clause, so a big club transfer can be easier.
Manchester United is also one of the clubs that has been actively recruiting Cunha. Global sports media The Athletic said 'Manchester United is considering recruiting Cunha this summer'Manchester United is considering a variety of options to reinforce its offense and many discussions are expected to take place. Cunha includes a buyout clause of 62.5 million pounds (about 110 billion won)," it said.
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Amid Manchester United's interest, the secret meeting between Amorim and Cunha is bound to be more interesting to fans. During half-time, Amorim approaches Cunha as he passes through the tunnel and wraps his arms around his shoulders, which is hard to say that it is a typical opponent and coach. Moreover, the two are not close friends. Some Manchester United fans can see how much they want him through social media", "I'm tapping him on the heart."," he said, expressing anticipation.
Meanwhile, Cunha was also criticized by Wolverhampton fans for showing his willingness to transfer on social media. Cunha recently posted on her personal SNS page, "It's time to be happy. I will follow my dreams, not yours. Let's keep calm," he posted and deleted a post hinting at a transfer.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
