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Flamengo signed the goalkeeper while he was still in São Paulo’s youth academy

Cruzeiro agreed to loan goalkeeper Matheus Cunha to Internacional until the middle of next year. Thus, the player developed by Flamengo is expected in Porto Alegre in the coming days for medical exams and the official signing of the contract.

Therefore, the former red-and-black player will compete with Sergio Rochet for the starting spot in Internacional’s goal. The Uruguayan, however, played in the World Cup and is dealing with physical problems. As a result, Matheus Cunha could get more opportunities.

Didn’t Matheus Cunha get opportunities at Cruzeiro?

Cássio’s ligament injury opened the door for the Ninho do Urubu graduate to start in goal for Cruzeiro. But after a string of mistakes, the goalkeeper lost his place to Otávio, who did not leave any openings.

So, the 25-year-old conceded 11 goals and made 13 saves in nine appearances for the Minas Gerais club. Thus, Matheus Cunha is expected to stay at Internacional until the middle of 2027, while still being under contract with Cruzeiro until 2028.

How did Matheus Cunha do at Flamengo?

Mais Querido bought the goalkeeper from São Paulo’s youth academy. As a result, the player began his journey with Flamengo’s under-20 team. From 2022 onward, the keeper started being part of Mengão’s first team.

Only in 2023, however, did Matheus gain greater prominence. That was because Santos was in poor form and Rossi had not yet arrived. So Jorge Sampaoli had no choice but to give the young player the starting role, and at first he delivered good performances.

However, the goalkeeper then began making mistakes, especially in that year’s Libertadores. That is because some fans remember Matheus Cunha for the three headed goals in Flamengo’s elimination against Olimpia (PAR).

What were Matheus Cunha’s numbers at Flamengo?

In the first-team squad of Mais Querido, the player conceded 40 goals in 55 matches, keeping 29 clean sheets. His poor performances led Matheus Cunha to become a backup over his last two years wearing the Sacred Jersey, which resulted in his contract not being renewed.

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