Manchester United’s summer signing Matheus Cunha has revealed that receiving the Red Devils’ number 10 shirt upon his arrival at Old Trafford is nothing short of a “dream come true.”
Cunha inherited the shirt number from Marcus Rashford, who remains on Manchester United’s books but is expected to leave the club after falling out of favour with incumbent head coach Ruben Amorim.
Speaking to the club’s media team, Cunha admitted he would have been pleased to play for the Red Devils with any number on the back of his shirt and could not hide his delight after inheriting the iconic shirt.
“It’s something that you always dream about [wearing the No.10]. I can mention many players that use this shirt. It’s so easy for me. Of course, I think the one that I always think about when I see this number in this shirt for me was Wayne Rooney. He was someone that I grew up to watch him play and I have [seen] many games now.
“Then I swapped shirts with Marcus [Rashford, after a match] also, I have his shirt in my home. But, of course, we know many players used this shirt—Van Nistelrooy, [Zlatan] Ibrahimovic. It’s the dream not only to use the shirt, but with all the history they have around the number, it’s something beautiful that I have the privilege to do it.
“With every single number, it will be a pleasure to use the shirt. But, yeah, with this one it’s something different. Then, of course, the responsibility is coming, and I hope I can do everything like goals, assists and help the team.”
Cunha will play his first game in the iconic shirt when the Red Devils commence their pre-season matches later this month in preparation for the first full season under Amorim.
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