Matheus Cunha to Wear No. 10 Shirt at Manchester United, Replacing Rashford

Manchester United have confirmed that Matheus Cunha will wear the prestigious No. 10 shirt for the upcoming season. The 25-year-old Brazilian forward joins from Wolverhampton Wanderers, with the club activating his £62.5 million release clause. Cunha has signed a five-year agreement, with an option for an additional year .

This move marks a clear strategic shift under manager Ruben Amorim, as the club seeks to rejuvenate its attacking lineup following a disappointing 15th-place Premier League finish. Cunha arrives with a standout recent season—recording 15 league goals and six assists for Wolves—and inherits the symbolic No. 10 shirt, previously worn at Wolves and even earlier in his career .

The reassignment of the No. 10 jersey carries significant implications for Marcus Rashford, who has held the number since 2018. Rashford, along with Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, Antony, and Tyrell Malacia, has been granted an extended pre-season break to facilitate their departures. The club has confirmed that Rashford will not return at the start of training and is expected to leave Old Trafford, with Barcelona and Bayern Munich among the interested parties .

This change in squad dynamics underscores Manchester United's commitment to ushering in a new era. Cunha’s arrival and assumption of such a significant shirt number highlight the club’s long-term vision for its attacking strategy, while Rashford’s move, likely away from Old Trafford, signals the start of a substantial squad overhaul .