Casemiro joins the Old Trafford outfit until 2027 after eight years as a Real Madrid player.
Manchester United have officially announced the signing of Casemiro from Real Madrid. The Brazilian and Los Blancos have accepted the offer that came in from Old Trafford and the midfielder is leaving what has been his home since 2013. The player will leave immediately on a flight to Manchester to be presented by the Red Devils. Madrid will receive around €70m fixed for the player, who will turn 31 in February.
United are hoping Casemiro can have an immediate effect on Ten Hag’s side, who currently sit bottom of the Premier League. With his departure, Madrid’s famous midfield trio with Modric and Kroos has been broken, that Bermuda Triangle as Ancelotti himself called it on preseason. Since learning that United were after Casemiro, Madrid have been studying the market looking for possible substitutes. As reported by AS, they have sounded out the possible signing of Bruno Guimaraes, one of Newcastle’s stars.
Casemiro leaves Real Madrid with an impressive track record: Five Champions, three league titles, one Copa del Rey, three Club World Cups and three European Super Cups. His last title came on 10 August in Helsinki, when Madrid when the Super Cup and he earned himself the Man of the Match award in the final.
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Understanding Casemiro's decision to swap Real Madrid for Manchester United: Primarily, Casemiro has won practically every title there is with Real Including multiple Champions League titles. At a sporting level, this could take something out of an athlete's motivation. It is not the case for every player but some get to feel this way and they have the right to. Even more important has been the financial aspect. Casemiro's current contract with Real Madrid which fetches him 10 million euros a year ends in 2025. Given Real's recent signings in midfield (Tchouameni and Camavinga), there is a feeling that the club is already planning a revolutionary change in that ageing department. In 2025, Casemiro will be 33 , and there is a possibility he will no longer be a protagonist in midfield; this reduces the chances of having a contract renewal that matches the current not to talk of one that improves the current. Mindful of the above, Casemiro knows a train like that of United passes just once. United shall pay him 15 million euros a year and he shall sign a 4-year deal with a possibility of making it 5. The United deal is not only more lucrative than the Real Madrid deal, but is equally lengthier. WHY LEAVE MADRID NOW? It should be noted that in as much as a more lucrative deal can come in the months or years ahead, there are lesser possibilities that they come from teams that play in Europe's best leagues, considering the player's age. This is a win-win deal for Casemiro; he earns higher over a longer period, and he stays in a top league. WHAT THIS MEANS FOR REAL MADRID Tchouameni, who was Casemiro's natural replacement, will be thrown in right away. He will have to learn while making the mistakes. That's a lot of pressure even for a very talented player. It will be interesting to see how it unfolds. MANCHESTER UNITED United fans will have to lower their expectations. Casemiro can provide much-needed defensive cover through the middle, but he is not a panacea to the problems at the club. He is coming from a well-assembled winning machine to a side that needs an open heart surgery. The contexts are different. Varane is an example. Until there is good goalkeeping and a solid backline, at least, there is no Casemiro. He is a quality addition all the same that can initiate stability at the club