Matheus Cunha called up for Brazil, ex-teammate praises him 🎥
Manchester seems to be the next destination in the career of striker Matheus Cunha, with several journalists confirming that United will sign him from Wolverhampton.
But an important part of the journey to Old Trafford, including appearances for the Brazilian National Team, took place in the city of Leipzig, where the striker played for about a year and a half.
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Wearing the German club's shirt, Cunha scored a stunning goal that was nominated for the Puskas Award in 2019 (watch below) and left fond memories among his teammates.
"Great things are coming for him," said goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi of RB Leipzig in an interview with OneFootball during the team's visit to São Paulo for a friendly against Santos.
One of these big moments could, who knows, be with the Brazil shirt, since the 26-year-old striker was included in Carlo Ancelotti's first call-up list as coach of the national team.
Check out below how Gulacsi describes Matheus Cunha on and off the field:
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