Matheus Cunha was on cloud nine after his wait for the first-ever Manchester United goal ended in a 4-2 win over Brighton at Old Trafford on Saturday. The 26-year-old joined the Old Trafford side in a £62.5 million ($84m) deal from Wolves.

The Brazilian had scored 17 goals in the previous season for Wolves across all competitions but had failed to open his account for the Red Devils before Saturday.

“Yeah, finally,” the beaming Brazil international told Premier League Productions. “Wow. I worked so hard for this … I’m so happy.

“But of course I want a little bit more contribution and then today’s coming, [but] we win and then everything’s fine.”

When asked if not finding the net had played on his mind, he said: “Of course … when you play up front, [you have] to score goals.

“I have [to have] more contributions. But the last time I said this, if my participation is to help the team and then we start doing [well], I’ll be happy also.

“But of course, with this goal, everyone will be around me to push me.

“The guys started to joke and then said, ‘wow, you can score!’. These things happen and everyone pushes me and I feel so happy to be here.”

Cunha said all of his teammates have full faith in head coach Ruben Amorim, who has been trying to get the best out of his players.

“Everyone has full confidence in Amorim,” Cunha said. “He is someone that pushes us forward.

“He is always very stressed until we start to win, and then he improves every day. Of course, he deserves this, Man United deserve this.

“This needs to be the normal for this club. I am so happy to be a part of this. Amazing day, I will remember this.”

United will face Nottingham Forest on Saturday.