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VIDEO: Shirtless Matheus Cunha returns to hometown of Joao Pessoa for five-a-side street game as new Man Utd signing provides delicious back-heel assist

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<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-utd-complete-matheus-cunha-transfer-five-year-contract-red-devils-dream-reality-brazil-international-forward/blt24864339ba42c040" target="_blank">After formally signing for United</a>, the Brazilian headed home to enjoy a well-earned vacation. In his hometown of Joao Pessoa, a shirtless Cunha was spotted playing five-a-side street football. The 26-year-old also provided a juicy back-heel assist.  </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just Matheus Cunha playing 5-a-side on the streets of his hometown Joao Pessoa 👀🇧🇷 <a href="https://t.co/T20G7ZeUjv">pic.twitter.com/T20G7ZeUjv</a></p>— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1934978051223208225?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WATCH THE CLIP

<p>Cunha has been billed as a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/omar-berrada-matheus-cunha-eric-cantona-esque-man-utd-ceo-targets-premier-league-title-2028/blt8a8b78c70d09394e" target="_blank">"Cantona-esque" signing by United CEO Omar Berrada</a> after the forward registered 15 goals and six assists across 33 Premier League appearances in his final season at Wolves. He became the Red Devils' first signing of the summer, who are <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-seven-transfer-deals-summer-sign-more-forwards-matheus-cunha/blt53bfdac1f271fbb4" target="_blank">planning to rebuild their squad</a> after a disastrous 2024-25 campaign.  </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Cunha will join Ruben Amorim's side for pre-season training in late July, as the English giants will be heading back to Asia for the first part of their pre-season schedule.  </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?

VIDEO: Shirtless Matheus Cunha returns to hometown of Joao Pessoa for five-a-side street game as new Man Utd signing provides delicious back-heel assist | Goal.com

New Manchester United signing Matheus Cunha enjoyed five-a-side street football match at his hometown of Joao Pessoa.

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