Matheus Cunha is retained at Manchester United until June 2028. The 27-year-old forward earns £70,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Matheus Cunha
Current Club: Manchester United
🌍 Brazilian
💰 Weekly Wage: £70,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2028 (1 year remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Matheus Cunha earns 18.9% below the average forward wage of £86,293/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Matheus Santos Carneiro Cunha, better known as Matheus Cunha, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Wolverhampton Wanderers and the Brazil national team.
Cunha played youth football for Coritiba in Brazil. He came to Europe at the age of 18 to join the Swiss club Sion. He later played for RB Leipzig and Hertha BSC in the Bundesliga before joining Atlético in August 2021.
Cunha won a gold medal with Brazil’s under-23 squad at the Summer Olympics in 2020. In September 2021, he made his senior international debut.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Matheus Cunha's contract expire?
Matheus Cunha's current contract expires on June 30, 2028.
How much does Matheus Cunha earn per week?
Matheus Cunha earns approximately £70,000 per week.
Who does Matheus Cunha play for?
Matheus Cunha currently plays for Manchester United.
What position does Matheus Cunha play?
Matheus Cunha plays as a forward.
How old is Matheus Cunha?
Matheus Cunha is 27 years old.
What is Matheus Cunha's annual salary?
Annualised, Matheus Cunha's basic salary is approximately £3,640,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £70,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Matheus Cunha sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Matheus Cunha can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2027, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2028.
How many months are left on Matheus Cunha's contract?
Matheus Cunha has approximately 22 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2028. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Matheus Cunha's wage compare to other forwards?
Matheus Cunha earns roughly 81% of the position average — the average forward in our database earns £86,293 per week, so Matheus Cunha is paid 81% of the position average.
When was Matheus Cunha born?
Matheus Cunha was born on May 27, 1999, making the player 27 years old as of today.