Matheus Cunha said it was a privilege and "something beautiful" after being handed the coveted number 10 shirt at Manchester United.

The Brazil midfielder, signed for £62.5m from Wolves last month, is hoping to emulate some former United number 10s, who he name-checked after being handed the jersey.

The 26-year-old, presented with his new shirt after a group training session at Carrington on Tuesday, told the club's official website: "Yeah, wow! It's something that you always dream about.

"I can mention many players that use this shirt. It's so easy for me.

Of course, I think the one that I always think about when I see this number in this shirt for me was Wayne Rooney.

"He was someone that I grew up to watch play and I have (watched) many games now.

"Then I swapped shirts with Marcus (Rashford, after a game) also. I have his shirt in my home. But, of course, we know many players used this shirt - Van Nistelrooy, Ibrahimovic.

"It's the dream not only to use the shirt, but with all the history they have around the number, it's something beautiful that I have the privilege to do."

Cunha, United's first summer signing, is expected to make his United debut in the first of five summer friendlies against Leeds in Stockholm on July 19. 

Rashford had previously worn number 10 at Old Trafford - but is now exploring a move away from the club, despite returning to Carrington. 

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