MANCHESTER UNITED signing Matheus Cunha has revealed that he has one of Marcus Rashford's Manchester United shirts in his home - days after taking his shirt number at the club.
The Brazilian was officially confirmed as Man Utd's new No10 on Tuesday - weeks after he made his £62.5million transfer from Wolves.
Marcus Rashford occupied the iconic shirt at Man Utd after Zlatan Ibrahimovic left the club during the 2017/18 season.
However, in the wake of his explosive fallout with Ruben Amorim earlier this season, it became clear that Rashford's time at the club was coming to its end.
Cunha, 26, has always possessed an appreciation for the number ten, having previously worn it at past clubs Hertha Berlin and Wolves.
But in an interview with his new club's media channels, Cunha put a special emphasis on the number's legacy at Man Utd, including his respect for the outgoing Rashford.
He said: “I always think about this shirt – the one I think about is Wayne Rooney, I grew up watching him play.
“Many players, Van Nistelrooy, Ibrahimovic.
"I swapped shirts with Marcus Rashford also, I have his shirt in my home."
Cunha bagged 21 Premier League goal contributions in 33 games last season for Wolves, putting him in the shop window as Amorim searched for solutions to his side's struggling output.
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Man Utd's joint top scorers in the league, Amad Diallo and Bruno Fernandes, netted just eight goals apiece last season.
Cunha has been the Red Devils' marquee signing of the window thus far, and is gearing up to begin his pre-season preparations with the club.
Cunha said: “I’m so excited to get going. When we start to kick the ball, I can be a bit more calm and feel normal on the pitch.
“The first time I pull the shirt on will be something."
Man Utd will kick off their pre-season with a friendly against Leeds on July 19, before heading to the US for the Premier League Summer Series at the end of the month.
lilmen20
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Mugu
mgbada
Pass2Pogba
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Man united doesn't treat their players very well
says the club who buys 20 a season and puts first team into bench . look at Jackson not a happy man.
hikbdeilny
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Man united doesn't treat their players very well
Mugu
hikbdeilny
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Man united doesn't treat their players very well
Who is this one???
Cuucdeip
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I just hope you score goals bro
gyles45
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Man united doesn't treat their players very well
Says the one who supports a club that banished Chilwell and Sterling
oladipooluwasayo
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Man united doesn't treat their players very well
Person Dey collect 300k per week and you said was not treated well
lilmen20
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Man united doesn't treat their players very well
khaleed505o
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Some people still don't no ages in football and how it works
Cihdeikloy
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Don't let Rashfords laziness affect you son. Don't get complacent.
Tooadeilp
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How did you grow up watching Ruud if you are 26
can't he watch football around 5yrs or 7yrs
zor98
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not your fault,it just your own time,you can't do pass Marcus Rasford
what did Rashford do?
sen10r
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but cunha is lying 🤥 about Ruud
everyone lies, it's called 'support laundering'. Every player says that when they join a certain club. Di maria, sanchez all sold sheet like that. it's normal
Lidbelost
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Hello
dioekmnouz
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How did you grow up watching Ruud if you are 26
Football players are number one liars.....
dioekmnouz
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Ruud played for Utd til 2006 and Madrid til 2010; how does that not make sense to you? I started watching football at 5/6 years, I knew that was Ronaldo, Cafu, Carlos, Rivaldo, Khan, Buffon, Bartez, Stam etc how is it difficult for you to comprehend it? he was at least 6 during RvN's peak years.
but cunha is lying 🤥 about Ruud
bijoy93
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This club has no taste at all
still most successful club in England
sen10r
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How did you grow up watching Ruud if you are 26
Ruud played for Utd til 2006 and Madrid til 2010; how does that not make sense to you? I started watching football at 5/6 years, I knew that was Ronaldo, Cafu, Carlos, Rivaldo, Khan, Buffon, Bartez, Stam etc how is it difficult for you to comprehend it? he was at least 6 during RvN's peak years.
layconlee
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agree, God why did I opt to support man utd 😥
No one is forcing you. You can opt out freely. Man utd is still the one the most greatest clubs in the world just a matter of time to swim out of this predicament
Cataipsyz
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How did you grow up watching Ruud if you are 26
he grew up watching Rooney not Ruud,..
RachelTangi
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until they completely sell this club we'll continue to suffer
Exactly. So sad
Sumclpruy
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This club is falling apart. So saddening. Glazers' combination with Sir Jim will be the deadly one for this mighty club.
until they completely sell this club we'll continue to suffer
The_Real_Baggio
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How did you grow up watching Ruud if you are 26
Beadiklrsz
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... not wearing number 10, hope you will perform the best and expected jobs attached to the shirt number???
veueilnru
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not your fault,it just your own time,you can't do pass Marcus Rasford
Charliequin99
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This club has no taste at all
Every club has been through this stage before it's either they come out of it or they remain in it for decades. Your Liverpool suffered for 30+ years without a competitive trophy win. You tried several managers including the then high profiled Benitez, not until Kloop came in to restructure the club for Slot to harvest. So Man Utd is in that rehabilitation stage now, we have only had 13yrs of it, hopefully we don't get to 30+ years. So we don't need your opinion, enjoy your reign while it lasts. We are coming back sooner than later
Jeamopsu
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This club has no taste at all
agree, God why did I opt to support man utd 😥
Neclmotuz
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This club has no taste at all
the guy is telling the truth, man u is not a serious club don't waste your time
Vicsammy
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This club has no taste at all
Lol infant Do you need seasoning?
RachelTangi
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This club is falling apart. So saddening. Glazers' combination with Sir Jim will be the deadly one for this mighty club.
Memaceiklu
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This club has no taste at all