UNBELIEVABLE SCENARIO FROM OLD TRAFFORD AS WOLVE STAR BURST OUT WHY HE REJECTED THE SIGNED JERSEY CUNHA SENT TO HIM AFTER THE 1:1 DRAW LAST NIGHT

UNBELIEVABLE SCENARIO FROM OLD TRAFFORD AS WOLVE STAR BURST OUT WHY HE REJECTED THE SIGNED JERSEY CUNHA SENT TO HIM AFTER THE 1:1 DRAW LAST NIGHT

In one of the most bizarre episodes in Premier League history, last night’s 1-1 draw between Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford has not only sparked outrage among fans — it’s ignited a drama off the pitch that could define the rest of Wolves’ doomed season. 

The game itself was a classic tale of tension, frustration, and missed opportunities. United took the lead in the 27th minute through Joshua Zirkzee’s lucky strike, which took a heavy deflection to beat Wolves keeper José Sá.  But before half-time, Ladislav Krejci soared above everyone to head home the equaliser that would ultimately seal the point for the bottom-placed side — a point that ended their 11-game losing run and stunned the Old Trafford crowd. 

Yet, as dramatic as the on-field events were, it was what happened after the final whistle that has taken social media by storm.

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The Signed Jersey That Sparked a Firestorm

Word began circulating that Matheus Cunha, Wolves’ mercurial and mercurially controversial forward — who shockingly refused a signed jersey from his former club colleague — ignited a firestorm of speculation and fan fury. According to multiple reports on social networks and supporter forums, Cunha was offered a personalised Manchester United shirt — reportedly sent as a gesture of sportsmanship — but he refused it outright.

Instead of accepting the gesture with a smile, Cunha allegedly shook his head, handed the jersey back, and visibly expressed his discontent in front of photographers and fans inside Old Trafford. One eyewitness post on Reddit described the moment as “cold, pointed, and utterly unforgettable.” 

The image — or lack of one — has left supporters and pundits scrambling for answers: why would a Wolves player reject a signed United shirt in 2025? After all, a moment like this would usually be framed as mutual respect between professionals.

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Cunha’s Complicated Relationship with United and Wolves

The answer may lie in Cunha’s turbulent backstory. Only this year, Cunha completed a high-profile move from Wolves to Manchester United, signing a lucrative five-year contract after United paid his £62.5 million release clause.  That transfer was remembered as one of the defining deals of the summer window — one that Wolves fans still resent, and United supporters hope will pay off amid inconsistent performances.

Cunha himself had professed his lifelong admiration for United, calling it a “dream club” upon arrival — but that dream has been far from perfect. The Brazilian forward has struggled for consistent form, and with Wolves now bottom of the table, questions about loyalty and identity have swirled around him all season. 

Now, rejecting a signed shirt from his former club at a ground where he once played with passion — and against the team he once represented — has reopened old wounds.

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Fans Explode Online

United fans were already annoyed after a match they should have won, where their side dominated possession and had a late winner ruled offside on VAR.  But the drama off the pitch has taken things to another level.

Pundits on social media reacted in disbelief:
• “Does Cunha even respect the legacy of where he started?”
• “This isn’t football etiquette — it’s a slap in the face.”
• “Someone needs to explain what that gesture was all about.”

Meanwhile, Wolves supporters are split — some defend Cunha’s actions as a personal statement about his loyalty to his current club; others see it as petty and disrespectful.

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A Moment That May Define a Career

Whether this incident was a misunderstanding, a calculated message, or something deeper, one thing is clear: this rejected jersey has overshadowed a memorable Premier League moment at Old Trafford.

A point for Wolves and a draw for United seems small compared to what could now be a defining narrative for Matheus Cunha — and one that promises headlines for weeks to come.