"He reminds me of Ronaldo": Roy Keane has found his new favorite at Manchester United

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·7 ottobre 2025

"He reminds me of Ronaldo": Roy Keane has found his new favorite at Manchester United

Never one to shy away from a bold statement, Roy Keane has once again made headlines with his trademark straight talk, this time about Matheus Cunha, Manchester United's latest signing. The legendary former Red Devils captain was full of praise for the Brazilian forward, adding his signature “Keanesque” twist to the discussion.

"I like Cunha... a bit selfish, a bit mad. He reminds me of Ronaldo, when I used to lose my head at him for not passing the ball... and the next minute, he’d score a hat trick," Keane said, before adding: "That’s what United need again. Less smiles, more killers. Let Šeško learn to be a little selfish too."

Arriving this summer from Wolverhampton for a fee exceeding €70 million, Matheus Cunha has signed a five-year deal, keeping him at the club until 2030. In the midst of a rebuilding project, the Brazilian striker perfectly embodies the attacking aggression that Keane has long demanded from his former club.