Cunha: Pressure is a privilege at United
Playing for Manchester United is a privilege, Matheus Cunha told journalists at Chicago’s Soldier Field stadium, when asked about the pressure of representing the Reds.
The Brazilian international joined us from fellow Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers in June, completing a childhood dream that stemmed from watching United at his grandmother’s house.
Fans now eagerly anticipate the opportunity to watch him at Old Trafford, alongside recent arrival from Brentford, Bryan Mbeumo.
With both Matheus and Bryan’s transfers obviously attracting global media attention, in addition to the day-to-day focus on United which stretches across the year, our new no.10 was asked how he’ll cope with the pressure.
Press conference: Amorim and Cunha in Chicago
Watch as Ruben Amorim and Matheus Cunha speak to the media ahead of United v West Ham…
“I really think the pressure at this club is a privilege,” he said.
“It’s one of the biggest clubs in the world and when Ruben came to me and showed me the project, I felt like it’s a challenge I want to do for my career. United is a club I needed to be at, and like I say it’s a big privilege.”
Cunha has already been a positive influence on the environment at United, with his smiling nature combined with a fierce competitiveness in training and, clearly, great quality.
He demonstrated that character and ability at Wolves and, having netted 15 Premier League goals last season, there was understandably significant attention from many clubs.
But for Matheus, it was only ever going to be United. He reiterated to the press that to be a player at Old Trafford was always his dream, but said it was also about how the project was sold to him by Ruben Amorim.
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“When I arrived, I had a good welcome,” he explained.
“These kind of things can help you a lot, to make you feel part of the group. Everything I can bring to help the team go forward, I’m very humble to do. I feel completely fine.”
WATCH CUNHA IN ACTION
Matheus made his United debut in our friendly against Leeds United in Stockholm and will likely be involved as we take on West Ham in the Premier League Summer Series. MUTV subscribers outside of the USA (where the game is being shown on NBC) can watch the action from New Jersey's MetLife Stadium live. Subscribe now to see Cunha play.