United coach Erik ten Haag believes that Casemiro can solve his team’s shortcomings in midfield and defence. Casemiro, who won the La Liga and the Champions League with Real last season, also participated in the team’s victory in the Super Cup this season. Thirty-year-old Casemiro has been a part of 5 Champions League wins with Real.
Manchester, First Published Aug 19, 2022, 11:13 PM IST
Manchester: Real Madrid’s Brazilian midfielder Casemiro left Real Madrid and joined Manchester United. Manchester signed Casemiro from Real on a four-year deal for £59.5m (€70m). Casemiro, who will arrive in Manchester in the next 48 hours, will be presented in the club’s official jersey after medical tests. Kazimierz also has the option to extend his four-year deal by one more year.
United coach Erik ten Haag believes that Casemiro can solve his team’s shortcomings in midfield and defence. Casemiro, who won the La Liga and the Champions League with Real last season, also participated in the team’s victory in the Super Cup this season. Thirty-year-old Casemiro has been a part of 5 Champions League wins with Real.
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The acquisition of Casemiro also ended Manchester’s chances of signing Barcelona star Frankie Diong this season. Reports suggest that it will be impossible for Manchester to reach an agreement with Diong before the end of the transfer window on September 1. Meanwhile, Manchester have not ended their pursuit of Ajax star Anthony. The Dutch club rejected Manchester’s €80 million offer for Anthony. But Manchester’s hope lies in Anthony’s personal interest in playing in Manchester, even though they may not offer a better fee for him.
United are also in talks with Juventus’ Adrien Rabiot and Briton Moises Caicedo with two weeks to go before the transfer window closes. United also tried to bring Atletico player Alvaro Morata and Barcelona player Aubameyang to the team.
Manchester United is currently in the last place in the Premier League with consecutive defeats. Before the start of the season, efforts were made to get a new coach and start building the team, but none of the big names came to United. Cristiano Ronaldo’s falling out with management and Paul Pogba’s departure from the team and the poor form of other key players have affected the team’s preparations. In this situation, Real Madrid’s Brazilian player Casemiro was brought to the team before the end of the transfer window.
Last Updated Aug 19, 2022, 11:13 PM IST
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