MATHEUS CUNHA CLAIMS THREE SCOTTISH CLUBS WANTED HIM BUT INSISTS THERE IS ONLY ONE TEAM HE’D PLAY FOR

Brazil forward Matheus Cunha has sparked a huge debate among Scottish football supporters after revealing that three different clubs from Scotland had approached his representatives over the last three years.

The striker made the comments shortly after Brazil’s emphatic 3-0 victory over Scotland. Speaking during a post-match interview, Cunha appeared in high spirits as he praised his Brazilian teammates for what he described as a “professional and dominant performance.”

However, it was his comments about Scottish football that quickly grabbed headlines and triggered a fierce reaction online.

During the interview, Cunha claimed that Scottish clubs Rangers, Hearts and Motherwell had all shown interest in signing him at different times in recent years.

“I’ve had interest from Scotland before,” Cunha reportedly said. “Three clubs approached my agent over the last three years on different occasions.”

But it was his next statement that caused the biggest stir among fans.

“If I ever decided to play in Scotland, there is only one club I would play for – Celtic.”

The comments immediately exploded across social media, with supporters from several Scottish clubs reacting angrily to the Brazil international’s remarks.

Many Rangers supporters accused Cunha of disrespecting their club by publicly admitting that he would only consider playing for their biggest rivals. Others questioned the timing of the comments, coming just moments after Scotland had suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to Brazil.

Some fans even described the interview as “unnecessary” and “a mockery of Scottish football.”

Celtic supporters, however, were delighted by the striker’s comments. Many Hoops fans flooded social media with messages welcoming the Brazilian and joking that a move to Glasgow’s east end should be arranged immediately.

 @GersForever1872: “If this is true, then good luck to him. Rangers should only sign players who actually want to wear the badge.”

@JamboLoyal: “Why mention Hearts at all if you’re going to say you’d only play for one team? Completely unnecessary.”

@SteelmenMad: “Motherwell getting dragged into this is the most random thing I’ve seen today.”

@ScotlandTillIDie: “We lose 3-0 and then have to listen to this? Scottish football didn’t need another kick while we’re down.”

@FootballFanDave: “Players are allowed to have preferences. I don’t see why everyone is getting so angry about it.”

Meanwhile, some neutral supporters attempted to calm the growing controversy, arguing that players are entitled to express their preferences and that Cunha’s remarks should not be taken too seriously.

The controversy comes at a difficult time for Scotland, whose disappointing performance against Brazil has already led to intense criticism of both the players and the coaching staff.

Brazil controlled the match from start to finish, with their attacking quality proving too much for Steve Clarke’s side. Scotland struggled to create chances and looked vulnerable defensively throughout the contest.

Cunha was one of Brazil’s standout performers and appeared delighted with both the result and his team’s overall display.

However, his post-match comments have now overshadowed much of the discussion surrounding the game itself.

Neither Rangers, Hearts nor Motherwell have publicly responded to the striker’s claims regarding previous interest from the clubs.

There has also been no confirmation from Cunha’s representatives regarding the alleged approaches, although such claims are not uncommon in modern football, where clubs frequently monitor players without necessarily making formal offers.

Despite that, the story has generated massive interest among supporters, particularly because of the player’s declaration that Celtic would be his only destination if he ever moved to Scottish football.

Whether Cunha was simply joking, expressing admiration for Celtic, or making a genuine statement about his future preferences remains open to interpretation.

What is certain, however, is that his comments have added another chapter to the never-ending rivalry and debate that surrounds Scottish football.

As reactions continue to pour in online, one thing is clear: Matheus Cunha’s interview has become almost as talked about as Brazil’s convincing victory itself.

And while a move to Scotland appears highly unlikely at this stage, his remarks have ensured that his name will be discussed by Scottish football supporters for quite some time.