Amidst speculation and rife transfer rumours, Matheus Cunha, Wolves’ highly sought-after star, has delivered a definitive message to Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, and other interested parties: he never considered leaving Molineux.
Throughout the drama of the January transfer window, both Arsenal and their North London rivals Spurs were consistently mentioned as being in the hunt for the Brazilian forward’s signature to bolster their attacking options.
Despite Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta failing to secure any new signings and Spurs observing from a distance as Ange Postecoglou sealed a loan deal for Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich, the buzz around Cunha remained.
The dynamic change in leadership from Gary O’Neil to Vitor Pereira at Wolves provided an upsurge of form for 25 year old Cunha, who put together a sensational run, netting 12 goals and providing four assists.
His performances didn’t just aid Wolves in their escape from relegation scare but also set the rumour mills ablaze with potential transfer fever. However, silencing all the whispers, Cunha has now doubled down on his dedication to the club.
He secured his future at the club by signing a fresh contract extension spanning four-and-a-half years. Shedding light on his unwavering loyalty in a candid chat with BBC Sport’s Football Focus, he shared: “I never think about leaving, honestly. I know I have a lot of things to do already and I always said that this was the club that gave me the chance to come back.
“They opened the door for me and I always felt that I wanted to give back everything so to leave in this type of situation is hard. I am so happy to be here. I hope to continue doing good things.”
Spurs were rumoured to have entered the race later in the recent window, while Arsenal’s interest had been speculated from the beginning. Despite whispers about a £62m release clause in Cunha’s contract being activated by Premier League rivals, the player himself is solely focused on his current responsibilities.
“Of course, they need to be excited. I keep saying; ‘Keep belief to the end’,” he added regarding Wolves’ efforts to secure their place in the English top-flight.
“We need to feel focused and confident to change the situation and I will do everything. I hope I help everyone to be better and we solve the situation as fast as we can.”