Atletico Madrid ahead Matheus Cunha is heading to the Premier League with Wolves on mortgage and the deal features a €50m buy obligation.
- Cunha leaves Atletico
- Joins Wolves on mortgage
- Deal contains obligation to purchase
WHAT HAPPENED? Wolves are set to signal Cunha on mortgage for the remainder of the 2022-23 Premier League season, GOAL understands. The deal additionally contains an obligation to purchase the 23-year-old Brazilian for €50 million. Wolves have overwhelmed off competitors from native rivals Aston Villa to land Cunha.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Atletico signed Cunha for €30m in 2021 however the ahead has struggled to make an impression within the Spanish capital and isn’t in supervisor Diego Simeone’s plans for the longer term. He has made 17 appearances for Atletico this season however continues to be ready for his first purpose.
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WHAT NEXT FOR WOLVES? Lopetegui’s aspect are again in Premier League motion on Boxing Day towards Everton.