{
  "id": 6882488,
  "title": "“Amazing” – Cunha tips Man Utd teammate to be the biggest surprise of the season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/amazing-cunha-tips-man-utd-teammate-to-be-the-biggest-surprise-of-the",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-12T07:10:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/amazing-cunha-tips-man-utd-071000382.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha has tipped his compatriot and teammate, Andrey Santos, to be the biggest surprise of the season at Old Trafford. The Brazilian defensive midfielder, who joined United from Chelsea for £48 million, was initially a mainstay in Michael Carrick's starting lineup during pre-season, forming a solid partnership with Mason Mount. However, Santos suffered a forgettable competitive debut against Hull, and was subsequently dropped in favor of Kobbie Mainoo. With Andrey Santos' potential to become a breakout star this season, Cunha expressed his confidence in Santos' abilities and capabilities, stating that Santos is an amazing player. The 27-year-old also revealed that Santos was thrilled when the opportunity to sign for Man Utd arose, and that he has been helping Santos adjust to life at the club. Despite Mainoo, Baleba, and Tielemans currently being ahead in the pecking order, Santos still has a chance to make an impact if he can improve his skill set and fully understand his role in Carrick's tactical scheme.",
  "summary": "Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha tips his teammate and compatriot Andrey Santos to turn heads this season.The defensive midfielder was the club’s first summer signing, completing a transfer f...",
  "key_points": [
    "Matheus Cunha predicts Andrey Santos to be season's biggest surprise.",
    "Santos joined United from Chelsea for £48 million.",
    "Cunha helped Santos adjust to life at the club."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Matheus Cunha's endorsement of Andrey Santos as a potential breakout star suggests that the young midfielder may still have a significant impact at Manchester United despite a slow start.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Matheus Cunha backs “amazing” Man United teammate to be the season’s biggest surprise",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/matheus-cunha-backs-amazing-man-united-teammate-to-be-the-seasons",
        "published": "2026-09-12T09:35:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}