Wolves have confirmed the mortgage signing of Matheus Cunha from Atletico Madrid, with the deal additionally together with a €40 million obligation to purchase clause.
- Cunha initially arrives on mortgage
- Deal consists of obligation to purchase if situations met
- Lopetegui’s first signing as Wolves boss
WHAT HAPPENED? As reported by GOAL earlier this week, Wolves beat off competitors from native rivals Aston Villa to safe the Brazilian’s signature. Cunha’s arrival, initially on mortgage till the top of the season, was confirmed on Christmas Day. He turns into Julen Lopetegui’s first signing since taking up at Molineux.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Cunha joined Atletico in 2021 however has didn’t make an impression below Diego Simeone. This season he has slipped additional down the pecking order, making 17 appearances with out discovering the again of the online – type which noticed him miss out on Brazil’s World Cup squad. He seemingly fired a parting shot at Simeone earlier this week, writing in regards to the significance of “feeling beloved” on social media.
WHAT THEY SAID? “The Brazilian worldwide flew to the UK and accomplished his medical earlier within the week, finalising a mortgage transfer which can mechanically grow to be a everlasting deal till 2027, ought to sure clauses be triggered,” a membership assertion learn.
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WHAT NEXT FOR CUNHA? The ahead shall be unavailable for Wolves’ festive fixtures in opposition to Everton and Manchester United, however he might make his debut in opposition to Aston Villa on Wednesday January 4.
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