United activated Cunha’s release clause at Wolves on 1 June, while De Bruyne’s move had been widely anticipated.

Matheus Cunha has admitted Ruben Amorim played an important part in his decision to join Manchester United. United triggered the £62.5million release clause in Cunha's contract at Molineux and the forward was officially unveiled on Thursday afternoon after having his visa approved.

Manchester United have officially announced the signing of Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a five-year contract, with the option of a further 12 months.