AtlÃ©tico signs Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha from Hertha

Posted August 25, 2021 7:00 am

The Associated Press

Brazil's Antony embraces teammate Matheus Cunha after he scored his side's opening goal against Spain in the men's soccer final match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia) The Associated Press

MADRID (AP) - AtlÃ©tico Madrid signed young Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha from Hertha Berlin on Wednesday.

The defending Spanish league champion said the 22-year-old Cunha signed a five-year contract.

AtlÃ©tico called Cunha a 'œversatile player who can play in various positions - as a striker, winger or even attacking midfielder.'ť

Financial details of the transfer were not immediately released.

Cunha was a regular starter for the Brazil team that won gold at the Tokyo Olympics, scoring three goals. He was also called up for Brazil's senior team for World Cup qualifiers last year.

Cunha moved from Brazilian club Coritiba to Swiss club Sion in 2017, then joined Leipzig before transferring to Hertha in 2019.

He will join an AtlÃ©tico squad whose attack is led by striker Luis SuÃ¡rez.

AtlÃ©tico has opened its Spanish title defense with two consecutive victories. The team's next match is Sunday against Villarreal at home.

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Brazil's Matheus Cunha (9) celebrates with teammate Antony after scoring his side's opening goal against Spain in the men's soccer final match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia) The Associated Press

Brazil's Matheus Cunha celebrates scoring the opening goal against Spain during the men's final soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) The Associated Press

Brazil's Matheus Cunha scores his side's opening goal against Spain in the men's soccer final match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia) The Associated Press

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