Casemiro will be joining Manchester United, according to Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, the player and the Old Trafford team have already reached a personal agreement, and he will reportedly earn a staggering £350,000 each week.
Astute football reporter Fabrizio Romano told the editors of www.atspo.com that Casemiro, a Brazilian defensive midfielder known for his relentless work ethic, exercised with his colleagues on Friday morning in preparation for the team’s match against Celta Vigo on Saturday before saying goodbye.
After nine years at the Bernabeu, Casemiro will be moved to Manchester United, according to Real Madrid’s seasoned manager Carlo Ancelotti, who made the announcement, prior to the La Liga encounter this weekend, he announced in a pre-game press conference.
“I have spoken with Casemiro. Casemiro wants to try a new challenge, and I and the club understand that. After all, he’s done for this club, we need to respect his decision. Negotiations are ongoing but he has decided to leave Real Madrid.” Carlo Ancelotti, the current UEFA Champions League winner, stated during a press conference.
The ex-Porto loanee leaves Real Madrid having won 18 major awards, including five Champions League crowns, and having contributed 31 goals in 336 games, he also won 18 major trophies.
Erik ten Hag, the manager of the Red Devils, has made finding a midfielder a high priority this summer and is expecting to finalise the transfer before Monday’s encounter at the Theatre of Dreams against rival Liverpool.
Carlo Ancelotti emphasised the value of the Brazilian midfielder to the club as well as the balance and mixture he brought to Real Madrid’s midfield.
Ancelotti said, “We want to wish him the very best. Just yesterday I realised that Casemiro is leaving, but our plans don’t change-we’ll compete for everything with or without Casemiro. I think Casemiro has been a key player for us. He was important to Toni Kroos and Luka Modrić. The combination was key to success.”
