Matheus Cunha sheds light on key factor behind his excellent season at United

Manchester United’s decision to move quickly for Matheus Cunha last summer has already proven to be a masterstroke. The Red Devils secured the Brazilian’s services from Wolverhampton Wanderers in the early weeks of the transfer window. Cunha’s arrival added guile and pace to United’s squad, helping the team cope with the mass exodus from attack last summer. The 27 year old did not just replace the deadwood; he helped the English giants improve their goalscoring output last season. United scored 69 goals in 38 Premier League games in the 2025/26 campaign, only two fewer than champions Arsenal, and finished third in the league table. Cunha played a starring role in their rise, finishing the campaign with 10 goals and four assists in 35 games. Matheus Cunha stats: 2025/26 Season CompetitionAppearancesStartsGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed CardsMinutes Played Premier League33291044-2,503′ FA Cup11—-90′ EFL Cup11—-90′ Total35311044-2,683′ Source: Transfermarkt. Cunha was a first-team regular for the Red Devils under both Ruben Amorim and his successor, Michael Carrick. The Brazilian has now opened up on the secret to his impressive debut at the Theatre of Dreams. Peace of mind secret to Cunha’s success Cunha recently sat down with AS for an interview. When asked to reflect on his first season at Old Trafford, the Brazilian said: “When I decided to accept United’s project, I was already aware of the size of the club and everything that comes with it.” “I think it has been a positive season for the club. We managed to get United back into the Champions League, and we hope to continue on this upward trajectory next season. We have a lot of confidence in our work.” Cunha insisted that finding peace of mind at Old Trafford helped him become a first-team regular under both Amorim and Carrick, adding: “I think it has been the perfect combination. From day one, I felt comfortable and was welcomed incredibly well by the players, the staff and the fans.” “I found the peace of mind I needed to perform at my best on the field, and that allowed me to have an excellent season. I’m very happy and hope to keep helping the club achieve great things.” Tried to convince Casemiro to extend United stay Cunha went on to confirm that he attempted to convince Casemiro to continue his association with United. He said: “I did (try to convince Casemiro to stay), and so did the entire Manchester United fan base. Casemiro is one of the great players in our game and he would undoubtedly help us a lot if he stayed.” “He was one of the players who welcomed me with open arms when I arrived, and I’m very grateful for that. If I could, I would keep him here for another year. I wish him every success in whatever comes next.” The former Wolves man insisted that the Red Devils are eager to bring success back to Old Trafford, adding: “We are going to work hard to honour the shirt we wear and the incredible history of this club. That is our promise to the fans. We want next season to be a season of success.” On challenging for the Premier League, Cunha said: “In the final stretch of last season, we produced excellent results and performances against the teams at the top of the table, which allowed us to secure a Champions League place. We understand the stature of this club and where it belongs. If everyone pulls together and works for the good of the club, we hope to get Manchester United back on the path to winning.” Final Thoughts Cunha left a lasting impression in his debut campaign at Old Trafford and fans will keep a close watch on his exploits at the 2026 World Cup as well. With United now expected to compete in the league and Europe, the Brazilian could have a bigger part to play next season. Featured image Julian Finney via Getty Images. The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Deepungsu Pandit Deepungsu has been a Manchester United fan since 2000. In his playing days, he was an attacking midfielder with a proclivity for the back heel. Right now, however, he prefers to operate as a regista. Deepungsu has been writing about the Red Devils, Football, and other things since 2009. He has worked for over seven years with Sportskeeda, writing football reviews, opinions and news articles. Deepungsu also maintains a blog, The Thinking Me, where he writes about life and things that interest him. His favourite Manchester United player is Paul Scholes.