Casemiro

Casemiro wants to leave Real Madrid in order to sign for Premier League side Manchester United, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday.

He is important and has been key to Madrid's success," Ancelotti said. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com

Manchester United set to pay Real Madrid an initial £50.7m for Casemiro with £8.5m in add-ons; midfielder has agreed to sign a four-year contract with the ...

He still has a year left on his contract and United have the option of extending it by another 12 months. You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. Caicedo only made his Premier League debut for Brighton at Arsenal in April. "He wants to try a new challenge, a new opportunity. [Marc Cucurella](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/12666026/marc-cucurella-chelsea-confirm-transfer-agreement-for-brighton-defender-worth-in-excess-of-60m) to Chelsea in a £60m deal and midfielder [Yves Bissouma](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12691/12635707/yves-bissouma-brighton-midfielder-signs-for-tottenham-on-four-year-deal) to Tottenham for £35m. United also want to recruit a forward this summer but they have had a £67.6m bid for winger Antony rejected by Ajax, who want to keep the 22-year-old. United's focus for now however, is on the Casemiro deal and potentially a move for another midfielder. United are set to pay the Spanish giants an initial £50.7m for Casemiro with £8.5m in add-ons, while the Brazilian has a four-year contract with the option of a further 12 months at Old Trafford on the table. But the move is unlikely to be completed in time for the 30-year-old to be available for Monday night's home game against Liverpool, live on Sky Sports, as he requires a visa. I and the club understand it. Manchester United set to pay Real Madrid an initial £50.7m for Casemiro with £8.5m in add-ons; midfielder has agreed to sign a four-year contract with the option of a further 12 months; Ajax have rejected Man Utd's £67.6m bid for forward Antony Manchester United are close to agreeing a £59.2m deal for Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro but have had a £67.6m bid rejected for Ajax winger Antony.

Manchester United are working to get Casemiro deal approved in the next hours - medical expected within 48 hours, once Real Madrid will approve the proposal.

He is a five-time Champions League winner, and has won three La Liga titles, three UEFA Super Cups, FIFA Club World Cups and Supercopa de Espana trophies, and one Copa del Rey – securing his name in the history of Real Madrid forever. [Manchester United Make £109.8 Million Proposal for ‘Incredible’ Star; Immediate Answer Received](https://lastwordonsports.com/football/2022/08/18/joao-felix-manchester-united-proposal/) [David Ornstein – Manchester United Ready to Make ‘Best in the World’ Midfielder One of Their Highest-Paid Players](https://lastwordonsports.com/football/2022/08/18/manchester-united-real-madrid-casemiro-transfer/) [Erik ten Hag](https://lastwordonsports.com/football/2022/08/15/erik-ten-hag-squad-in-ruins/) needs in this lacklustre United squad of late. [David de Gea](https://lastwordonsports.com/football/2022/08/14/manchester-united-decision-de-gea-future/) on £350,000 a week but below five-time Ballon D’Or winner [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://lastwordonsports.com/football/2022/08/17/manchester-united-cristiano-ronaldo-morata-griezmann/). [Manchester United ‘Fully Turning Their Attention’ to Incredible Star After Rapid Casemiro Progress Brings Deal Close](https://lastwordonsports.com/football/2022/08/18/manchester-united-casemiro-cody-gakpo/)

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro for a fee of around 60million, according to reports on Friday morning.

Talk of a medical on Friday appears premature, which means he would not be registered in time for Monday's clash with rivals Liverpool. The fee for Casemiro could rise to 70m euros (£59.2m) if clauses are met, with a four-year deal plus the option of a further season on the table. Erik ten Hag's side have been looking to reinforce their midfield all summer and a deal worth an initial 60million euros (£50.7m) is close for the Brazil international.

Multiple reports claim that Casemiro to Manchester United is only a matter of time with a medical already set and personal terms agreed upon.

[Erik ten Hag's side next face Liverpool on Monday, August 22](https://www.sportingnews.com/au/soccer/news/man-united-vs-liverpool-time-tv-channel-stream-odds/xv28ghqyntiswsvvb2qgqllp) and while that fixture comes too soon, Casemiro could certainly be an option five days later when United travel to face Southampton. "I think Casemiro has been a key player for us, he was important to Kroos and Modric - the combination was key to success. MORE: Just yesterday I realised that Casemiro is leaving, but our plans don't change - we'll compete for everything with or without Casemiro. We want to wish him the very best. After all, he's done for this club, we need to respect his decision." "Casemiro wants to try a new challenge, and I and the club understand that. [Why Christian Pulisic to Man United would be a good deal across the board](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/why-christian-pulisic-loan-manchester-united-make-sense/bmbq3a8qnmlikn44oqqgpbgz) [Why the Glazers are blamed for Man United's downward spiral](https://www.sportingnews.com/uk/soccer/news/why-glazers-blamed-manchester-united-decline-explain-reasons/gp9ygs5vwhjiq3ltwqkurch4) [Latest Manchester United summer transfer reports and rumors](https://www.sportingnews.com/uk/soccer/news/man-united-transfer-news-latest-signings-loan-deals/ocsp2odnscrkmmoookwnxosz) There is no turning back, Casemiro has decided to try a new challenge. [After a summer of failed signings](https://www.sportingnews.com/au/soccer/news/man-united-transfer-news-latest-signings-loan-deals/ocsp2odnscrkmmoookwnxosz), Manchester United have finally landed a new star.

Casemiro wants to leave Real Madrid in order to sign for Premier League side Manchester United, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday.

"If Casemiro goes, we have six midfielders," Ancelotti added. "We have replacements within the squad," he said. Casemiro -- with what he's done at this club, and with the person he is -- we have to respect this desire he has. We can't replace Casemiro with a player with the same characteristics, but we have others with different characteristics ... "He wants to try a new challenge, a new opportunity. [ESPN reported on Thursday](/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4724648/real-madrids-casemiro-set-to-make-decision-on-man-united-move-sources) that the [Brazil](/soccer/team?id=205) international midfielder -- who has won five Champions Leagues and three LaLiga titles in nine years at Madrid -- was considering an offer from United, with a decision imminent.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed on Friday morning that Carlos Casemiro wants to join Manchester United. He said that he had spoken to Casemiro ...

However, Manchester United have run out of time to register Casemiro ahead of their clash with Liverpool, so the Brazilian will not be available on Monday night even if he signs this weekend as the deadline for players to be registered passed at midday on Friday. As Sportsmail reported on Thursday, Casemiro is set to undergo his medical in Manchester over the weekend, ahead of signing a four-year contract at Old Trafford with the option of a further year. Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Casemiro wants to leave Real Madrid and join Manchester United Ancelotti said he had spoken to Casemiro and that he wanted a new challenge. - Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Casemiro wants to join Manchester United Carlo Ancelotti confirms Casemiro IS heading to Man United in £60m deal and won't play farewell game at Celta Vigo tomorrow - revealing the Real Madrid midfielder told him he wanted a 'new challenge' at 30

Manchester United is closing in on the signing of Brazil and Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro, Real manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Friday.

United is currently bottom of the Premier League having endured a torrid start to the new season with back-to-back defeats in its opening two matches. The transfer is subject to the agreement of personal terms, UK visa requirements and a medical. "Casemiro has played over 500 professional games, including 63 at international level for his native Brazil.

Casemiro will not be eligible to face Liverpool on Monday night even if Manchester United complete a deal for the Brazilian midfielder today or over the ...

[Ten Hag is close to signing Casemiro](https://theathletic.com/3520414/2022/08/18/manchester-united-casemiro-transfer-news/) from Real Madrid in a deal worth up to €70million after seeing his side ship a combined six goals against Brighton & Hove Albion and [Brentford](https://theathletic.com/football/team/brentford/). He is still a Real Madrid player but it looks like now he is willing to depart.” [Premier League](https://theathletic.com/football/premier-league/) fixture at [Southampton](https://theathletic.com/football/team/southampton/) on August 27. “Because of what he’s done for this club and for this team, we need to be respectful of this. “He wants to try a new challenge, a new opportunity. I understand this, also the club does.”

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Brazilian midfielder Casemiro has asked to leave the club and it is now expected that he will join United on a deal. Casemiro has won multiple Champions League titles whilst at Madrid.

United are also in talks to sign Atletico Madrid forward Yannick Carrasco to strengthen their attacking options. We are not sad, the love for him is big. I listened to his desire.

Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Casemiro intends to join Manchester United from Real Madrid after speaking with the Brazilian international.

To do so a fee of £80m or more may be required for the Brazilian to be added to another area of the squad Ten Hag wishes to strengthen. In their own official statement, Real Madrid confirmed that the two clubs “have agreed terms for the transfer of Casemiro. “The transfer is subject to the agreement of personal terms, UK visa requirements and a medical.” Ten Hag also wants to sign Antony, the Ajax forward. As far as a replacement is concerned we have signed [Aurélien] Tchouaméni and he’s one of the best on the market. Ten Hag has only Fred and Scott McTominay as regular, frontline players in the department.

Manchester United are poised to pull off the shock signing of Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro.

"I think Casemiro has been a key player for us, he was important to Kroos and Modric - the combination was key to success. "Casemiro wants to try a new challenge, and I and the club understand that. 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. After all, he's done for this club, we need to respect his decision." [following a disastrous start to the 2022-23 season](https://www.sportingnews.com/au/soccer/news/manchester-united-premier-league-numbers-form/kfbnwl2dnayf9xsjqncwkyfx) which sees them bottom of the Premier League for the first time in 30 years.

Brazil international Casemiro due in UK within next 48 hours to have medical and finalise move to Old Trafford on four-year deal.

You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. We wish him all the best in his next challenge." "He wants to try a new challenge, a new opportunity.

CASEMIRO: INSTANT HERO? Got to be honest, the weekend Premier League fixtures aren't the most fascinating. Leicester versus Southampton offers the vague promise ...

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And you can always tweet The Fiver via [@guardian_sport](https://ablink.editorial.theguardian.com/ls/click?upn=5OUXPaTM0ijCszdMDtTT-2FQFTLKctakrmOSsofIB3zV176qw4sBYJ4ROtOYaEsgUAwrqUxQe-2FzWsJf6M8BozbFa0qMk6OIvcr36MSjLh8qspcIGVLuyBnOdBkyBAGOOhCWCzxTJXUAPoFzDasfI7pXN-2F0XGPxt84bCQo7FcUWMghHU7ZJUgCZOPKJ2Algc2a8d2krBmgCAu3QoG-2Fx53Y7EQ-2BR4996ShQcY3zl4ewv8Tg0-2BNY64NZUAJHtN341MGKX7j5Z1ejSwKC-2BFNzOLO7gp0cHU40cvMqg-2BfNBujjcQmbsdsXYz-2F8LXRnr-2BSZ-2BMRdWeuhc-2F5XfoeScBdVVZPlYBk-2BB4jQOKzWCdM1VjVf0TU6L9O41XqF1BUJ1n0f6MmDHA-2B6-2Fb0Fwozm4XEQmmDSQR8vNN2DYKJ7BEXi0Xx5WCmDSRZSpBWoaiu6wjKcFTf0CTISYsVNgen47KniYU8fH-2Bl3Tw3hPF7Weox-2BEU2cvK0NhxkP81u6YRGrWgH6qjcSvC9lBLooh5gTzPUeeZcS2jU5Vsl9EA4JkGQbOkJ5KoUlvbK49AUd9Lby98-2BXVnZSJLqAuEhymW9PRV1yiQaKGptRN9M2LrWYHi2lyzZRlWse8yuGLRSaQ94uQ9rJtINREOOeEOQL1MEHEz5clZSP9w0ajM2ZYMTLl2N4LL5jEr7ynBvO8z-2B2cYWp7q-2BMIdkYb4WpLgbBPkkbwyeLctQW9CS804TV8B-2BA9IGfgeCFE3pWISj7FxyYph14PWxg6z-2BwW3sZQvMQYtnMQmVvmTlgavzFVk-2Ba23TKZAssUDTrmuXvC9tnvrCjMLFKymlO5fgkGS-2Bjd2xYUiLMvAg1BV4ISIkCHJeormo96aMzw7CrenLQ5w2-2FsQGL9w0uDDVkgCas6CGwNwDT0XKA9Yi8wtwUfyDWQ9i9y3ItasnKv3-2FNBgfhfvCls7IScpfXNLGuf7eLxXCe77MOxUIfI7djg-2Fw9mEVNkKjJcIB6cvq3-2FDWP-2B38eT-2BaLcsxS89qDuBJF4i3ei0p2LhENDP1iOrWkPbP7GYuWHl5YBF51cO8dj5NArriaKE-2BT7ArylYCNgvUPe6OAKhgarSGVjgI6iufcuVz1gF-2F5KLoPWc4AtyD-2FXwgathT-2FGmpHoogrIhPpUqGtbM-2FUGmWnP5X1MIBgC0NQThHDbUDPnVNnihOyPaVQVQ-2FHoNlN-2F6Gsll4ABqNsZGzdAPXlu6-2BoS8-2FaynsmqFBUu7tFqhTXerFzHs0-2FoNeAWfn99x1CD-2BCIl-2Fsi1Jg9WhvwecWsL8A4USywq3YRC8tY1kVSJ8j0T-2FcuCvEf3DPV-2B-2Bw7h3pYJ9jm0j9iRMuQZ0hvw5FzvpIa6UxUGF3R53pwYmDZ7HJViA5a2W-2FqqxJk9o3x9YH1ImkpA-2BR-2BmyxqMLDHKqlj2WdFuCRk58SW-2FqrYABuzWfJj463KZ-2B6s4GlnhMZ5RLMrjWQhUfYN2E3WbvNlaopaS3QedI3H-2FUnO4JxMNR-2FyjYSw3WshOxoYB9juc7Vvs0Q6vIc4HIegqBjQg3S-2B5v32G-2B-2BsjUmy-2FuYr63CXFP6nijPXWNNKxojHtfNZljorgk-2F-2FwRgPe8eP4sjTK4StK9P6FRjGmnh-2F-2F-2BuYWq0pIN-2B0wDWKeMlDf62kgp3SzrQ0uRcwhDmlNPNvfs-2FdL-2BKsk-2FhzGCQnsJ2xWfnVIo0Mj-2FQF-2Bb7v5TmOROFep8EnbbEkgmKbxJxLbQxROIDYbSpcIgQpmI7bj-2BHQfW-2Fdn4t6AMC3mCmAFpQcTdVNXQir3v-2BnU-2F9c4zHxUToPtksy49F6Jmgvk-2BWCb8GpnAwGD64W3ExB9fUEwmx8MEBDuhCDQYflVhpC2-2BT-2F3dUf-2BQYWs-2BNcmfpQLrmcG5AGFv5lwjsVYkkyuay4BYXCu-2FPYIRf98VHXdmo7LEVbcXkJDd5x2tiXSI72I9x9wIbmjxIqiryWZm-2FdZ0OfZB9OESJcMg-2FJ3-2BJNStqt0dYAU-2FLY9eGreTM-2BAaS5xN4-2BqE3-2B8FSet1QbA4FLsowUZQEOvEls6uACpYXvP-2FqUt2Z7gnttuUtmHuKE-2BRlxIR86OxnMSyfgT4pD-2BUF-2BhUY0RNG-2BeZLDS0ghY8lDHsSfr-2BkIhfqy6YF8i1INSvjxxhN7-_CuGwnUDNLqC-2FZuThtORVj-2B9fqW7Z1GKmvkT50KuoKHDhmjDAuAPLw7c2-2FgDdSSKmDXrjhGtgHUrc5PpEgoK3rM44za-2BDXzcj1VyhFV3RAI1D96Q74mFnqfn-2F118mkltvRORz-2F-2FTZXcNR5u-2BwnnIGc9uDKX3XEExYfqOU2v4yokukFx1rkbcWYTYOt2WWJQNl956gq8s793aOut35BfISiqruxVXFdaS8DEvMxh6pvwdAprFQgmAwJvZ8ylYvaAL3ZGz5RAXOSZq4b3-2FvpB7rN4sXu0E077ZMGOl7-2B8pwWTMySSWRsZ6vf4kgUlQvg-2FnoyxrAOK3X-2FGgiQFZogETdprwsMzQxPyKVMG8U3-2FsNiV4WKH5NhkTIzzil5DBXitWkU7fqAN5XMm8I606LDVfC8ulARXbsSvFnd-2FGV7sv7j6yADA18sevwaTGoKqb01aE1QdrXmBYdevZ-2B-2BTMAAPXircfmWhmR-2B8QJeYJU1FE-2FzUTGhQFFZdFYGeMDF0FuwHcSvxnAPgyoaFBAfFkjJbVXxi-2Fpw8CLCI0zoG0J8FXa15nAdrgS-2Bm2GVhvvYqn1CZp-2FvU8z8nNT80ZGccFx8s9d8vch9GV1wEY-2BMOhvkMOhXRcrYYVMK9LlM6QdlamL4i-2FGWA7tDvI2ZHTVkXjAqPukX3uyPvMUZTbIvJdBMpP9tynHErl8Ywnpzgf7WawA4oH3). My first professional match was scheduled in the ‘local’ town of Griffith, NSW, a mere 360km and more than four hours’ bus trip away. After 10 minutes there was a foot of water on the pitch/pond. Alas, a lack of floodlights – and a kick-off time that didn’t factor in extra-time – forced an abandonment on 105 minutes with the score 5-5. I gave my ticket to the barman who was also a Blue for the rearranged fixture, as I couldn’t make it. Unfortunately it didn’t last that long – the game was postponed after a minor shower just over an hour beforehand. [the 5-0 reverse](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/oct/24/manchester-united-liverpool-premier-league-match-report) inflicted upon them at Old Trafford by Liverpool last season, the low/high point being the bizarro LS Lowry tableau of thousands of punters streaming out of the ground with barely an hour gone. [yesterday’s Fiver letters](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/aug/18/the-fiver-wolves-jorge-mendes-highway)), my first ever Merseyside derby at Anfield was called off a few hours before kick-off. Imagine if the situation had been reversed and a UK club’s players had been banned from playing in an important European away match due to the home country’s government’s rules …” – John Simpson. I watched the first half and then drove home and listened to TalkSport and Gabby [Agbonlahor].

On paper, the move for Casemiro makes sense, but how does the Casemiro-Fred partnership actually work when they play for Brazil?

And the extent to which Fred pushed forward is remarkable — this shows him 20 yards in advance of his midfield colleague Casemiro. [Italy](https://theathletic.com/football/team/italy/)’s triumphant side of 2006 featured Gennaro Gattuso and Andrea Pirlo in the middle, bringing their successful [Milan](https://theathletic.com/football/team/milan/) relationship to the Azzurri. And perhaps those attackers came so deep because Casemiro found it very difficult to progress the ball when left alone in midfield. He sat solidly alongside Casemiro (who opened the scoring by bundling home in the second phase of a corner) in possession. Fred doesn’t seem particularly diligent in terms of covering when Casemiro pushes forward to close down — here, Casemiro gets bypassed and Ecuador can easily poke the ball past him into a position between the lines. [Chelsea](https://theathletic.com/football/team/chelsea/)’s signing of Marcel Desailly in 1998 meant they could field the World Cup-winning centre-back partnership of Desailly and Frank Leboeuf, although that signing was completed before the tournament and Leboeuf was only a deputy for the suspended Laurent Blanc. [Spain](https://theathletic.com/football/team/spain/)’s starting XI bore a striking resemblance to [Barcelona](https://theathletic.com/football/team/fc-barcelona/), while [Germany](https://theathletic.com/football/team/germany/)’s class of 2014 was dominated by Bayern Munich players. Tite’s Brazil generally play a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Fred and Casemiro playing as a typical midfield partnership without possession. [Tottenham](https://theathletic.com/football/team/tottenham-hotspur/)’s signing of Toby Alderweireld meant they reunited him with his Belgium colleague Jan Vertonghen, although they didn’t always play together at centre-back for their national side, and their time together at Ajax was probably more relevant. They’ve started together another five times since, including World Cup qualification games against Chile, [Ecuador](https://theathletic.com/football/team/ecuador/) and Colombia, as well as summer friendlies away in Japan and South Korea. Their signing of [Real Madrid](https://theathletic.com/football/team/real-madrid/) holding midfielder Casemiro means Erik ten Hag will be able to deploy the first-choice central midfield partnership [Brazil](https://theathletic.com/football/team/brazil/) boss Tite has fielded over the past couple of years. [Manchester United](https://theathletic.com/football/team/manchester-united/) will certainly be hoping so.

The €60 million fee and four-year contract suggest that Erik ten Hag can build a system around the defensive midfielder.

Ten Hag spoke about how he had assurances from the Glazer family that he'd be backed in the summer but they could be finding out how much polish United needs to restore the former shine to the badge making it an attractive destination. If ten Hag isn't planning to accommodate Casemiro, similar issues playing out of the back will happen when he's targeted, which is why this feels like a desperation signing. They've spent all summer pinning their hopes on adding Frenkie de Jong and with that seeming unlikely, things are being thrown at the wall to see what sticks. Brentford targeted the trio of David De Gea, Lisandro Martinez, and Eriksen with their press leading to the second goal for the Bees after De Gea also made a mistake on the opener. Casemiro's role can be a little confusing at Real Madrid as at times he's deeper than the adventurous David Alaba but his importance to the defense is clear. Casemiro's struggles and age are what make this a bit of a head-scratcher for Manchester United. But for all of his defensive strength, Casemiro isn't perfect, which is why Manchester United's offer may be too good to refuse for Los Blancos. While Carlo Ancelotti leaves the team to their own devices for free-flowing attacks, the presence of Casemiro provides stability amid the chaos. But the style that Real Madrid plays couldn't be more different than how ten Hag would like United to play as Raphael Varane has also found out after making the swap from Santiago Bernabeu to Old Trafford. The Red Devils sit at the bottom of the table as it's clear that ten Hag needs reinforcements on the side. For a team that needed help in the middle of the park, it doesn't get much better than Casemiro but how will Erik ten Hag deploy him? Casemiro will sign a four-year contract with an option for a fifth year pending the completion of a medical and his visa being approved.

Casemiro has played over 500 professional games, including 63 at international level for his native Brazil. He has won 17 major honours in his illustrious ...

We all look forward to welcoming Casemiro to Old Trafford.

The Athletic reported on Thursday evening that Casemiro's signing was close and United confirmed his arrival on Friday evening. United will pay an initial £60million, rising to £70million if all clauses and conditions are met, and the Brazil international ...

[Liverpool](https://theathletic.com/football/team/liverpool/)? [#MUFC]have agreed a deal to sign Casemiro from [#RCMF], as Erik ten Hag looks to strengthen his midfield. [Premier League](https://theathletic.com/football/premier-league/). While he stands to earn slightly more with United than Real, his earnings will drop significantly if Erik ten Hag’s side continue to miss out on Champions League football. [Champions League](https://theathletic.com/football/champions-league/) and his deal will be heavily incentivised and performance-related. [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://theathletic.com/football/player/cristiano-ronaldo-jh1IjFA8SnHLGtwM/).

Manchester United have spent €60m to bring in world-class midfielder Casemiro from Real Madrid, but what can they expect from him?

[Barcelona](/soccer/team?id=83)'s [Sergio Busquets](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/121893/Sergio-Busquets), had more ball recoveries than Casemiro (230) in LaLiga last season, and that's playing for a Madrid team which tends to dominate possession. He might be 30, but he's still vastly experienced and one of the best in the world in his position; United couldn't really say no when the opportunity came up. He breaks up play, reads the game well and he's comfortable sitting in front of the back four -- which is something United have missed even before Ten Hag arrived. The Brazilian's role in that trio was well-defined as most defensive-minded of the three, protecting Madrid's defence, winning the ball back and providing a platform on which more attack-minded colleagues could flourish -- although he has shown a growing desire to get forward over the years, too. He has been compared in style to legendary Real Madrid defensive midfielder Claude Makelele, though Casemiro's positional sense and determination mark him out as one of the best around. Casemiro usually sits deep as the central pivot in front of the centre-backs in a 4-3-3 system.

MADRID (AP) — Brazil midfielder Casemiro wants to leave Real Madrid, coach Carlo Ancelotti said Friday, amid reported interest from Manchester United.

“Then we’ve got Kroos, who can play in that position too, just like he did in my second year here, and there’s Camavinga as well.” The 30-year-old Casemiro has been with Madrid since 2013 and is regarded as one of the world’s best holding midfielders. Ancelotti said Madrid has replacements for Casemiro, though, including young France midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni, who was signed in the offseason. There are talks right now, he’s still a Real Madrid player at this stage, but he wants to leave.” “He wants to try a new challenge, a new opportunity,” Ancelotti said in a news conference. Madrid thanked Casemiro and called him a club legend.

Brazil international Casemiro due in UK within next 48 hours to have medical and finalise £59.5m move to Old Trafford on an initial four-year deal with ...

You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. "He wants to try a new challenge, a new opportunity. United will pay £70m (£60m plus £10m in add-ons) for the 30-year-old.

Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti had said earlier Friday that Casemiro was in negotiations for a move and a deal was imminent. He said he spoke with Casemiro and ...

The 30-year-old Casemiro has been with Madrid since 2013 and is regarded as one of the world’s best holding midfielders. “Then we’ve got Kroos, who can play in that position too, just like he did in my second year here, and there’s Camavinga as well.” Ancelotti said Madrid has replacements for Casemiro, though, including young France midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni, who was signed in the offseason. There are talks right now, he’s still a Real Madrid player at this stage, but he wants to leave.” “He wants to try a new challenge, a new opportunity,” Ancelotti said in a news conference. Madrid thanked Casemiro and called him a club legend.

It wasn't simple. Convincing the Brazilian to leave his Real Madrid home for the struggling Premier League side required a massive transfer sum as well as a ...

Beltran's contract was set to expire in the summer of 2023, leaving him exposed to a big-money offer. His 73.21 percent tackle success rate was third-best of any La Liga midfielder with at least 20 games played, and at a higher volume than anyone in the top 20. Beltran produced the seventh-most ball recoveries of all La Liga midfielders, and distributed passes at a 91% success rate. Unfortunately for Manchester United, football isn't played in a vacuum and neither is the business of football transfers. Last season in the Spanish top flight, Beltran produced a campaign for the ages at the midfield position. Throw in a few more capable midfielders as well, and this squad is in desperate need of a complete rebuilding. Consequently, he currently sits as one of the only players at Old Trafford who can say he's lived up to the hype. Casemiro is a European great, there's no doubt, but he'll be 31 in February, meaning his window of top-level contribution is closing. Last season, he was beaten once a game on the dribble, won just 51% of his ground duels, and suffered from similar ailments as mentioned earlier about Fred. This transfer can be described as little more than a panicked reaction to desperation brought on by recent results, rather than any kind of long-term vision to rebuild the club back to the heights of Sir Alex Ferguson. His 40.48 percent tackle success rate was the seventh-lowest of any midfielder in the Premier League with at least 20 appearances, and came at a significantly higher volume than anyone above him on the list. Convincing the Brazilian to leave his Real Madrid home for the struggling Premier League side required a massive transfer sum as well as a huge salary offer.

A late, pricey pivot to lure the veteran Real Madrid midfielder to Old Trafford as part of a reactive transfer mad dash is quite emblematic of United's ...

Perhaps this is the beginning of a new Manchester United, where it wins some games, stops the rot and starts to clear the ground for the ten Hag project. Casemiro and Fred have started 10 games together for Brazil since the start of last year, so perhaps there’s a knock-on effect that translates to the club level and helps his much-maligned countryman. Why was it not used before, when new signings could have properly integrated in preseason instead of during a bottom-of-the-table crisis two games into the new season? And when that deal stalled, United turned to Casemiro, a midfielder of a totally different profile. And yet with the signing of Casemiro, United now has more than a quarter of the Real Madrid lineups that won consecutive Champions League titles in 2017 and ’18, and that side categorically did not play hard-pressing, Ajax-style football. [Casemiro](https://www.si.com/soccer/2022/08/19/casemiro-transfer-carlo-ancelotti-real-madrid-manchester-united) is a very good footballer.

Manchester United have completed the signing of Casemiro from Real Madrid, ending their months-long search for a midfielder.

[around €85 million for Frenkie de Jong](/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4691580/man-united-barcelona-agree-de-jong-deal-for-initial-65m-transfer-fee-sources), sources told ESPN in July, but a move for the [Netherlands](/soccer/team?id=449) international has stalled over his preference to remain at Camp Nou. [Manchester United](/soccer/team?id=360) have [announced](https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/man-utd-confirm-agreement-with-real-madrid-for-transfer-of-casemiro?utm_campaign=ManUtd&utm_medium=post&utm_source=twitter) an agreement with [Real Madrid](/soccer/team/_/id/86) to sign midfielder [Casemiro](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/173666/Casemiro). I understand this, also the club does," Ancelotti said. Sources added that while Casemiro will be one of United's top earners, he has not doubled his salary by moving to Old Trafford. He becomes United's fourth summer signing, following [Tyrell Malacia](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/259863/Tyrell-Malacia), [Christian Eriksen](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/144130/Christian-Eriksen) and [Lisandro Martinez](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/233937/Lisandro-Martínez). "Real Madrid want to experience its thanks and affection for Casemiro, a player who is now part of the legend of this club," the statement read. The club previously agreed a fee with Barca of "We've spoken this morning. An exemplary player who has given everything for Real Madrid. [Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. The transfer is subject to the agreement of personal terms, U.K.

Brazil international Casemiro due in UK within next 48 hours to have medical and finalise £70m move to Old Trafford on an initial four-year deal with option ...

You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. "He wants to try a new challenge, a new opportunity. United will pay £70m (£60m plus £10m in add-ons) for the 30-year-old.

He'll join the likes of Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez among the club's summer signings. Article continues below. How much have Man Utd ...

The latter is thought to be valued by his club in excess of £90m ($106m), perhaps putting off interest from United. Currently Ten Hag's squad appears to be lacking a player who is a natural in this position, so the Brazilian will almost certainly have an impact. United have looked at Carrasco's Atletico Madrid teammate Matheus Cunha as well, but it is believed a nine-figure sum may be needed to lure the Brazilian to Old Trafford. Casemiro won five Champions Leagues in a nine-year spell with Los Blancos and Erik ten Hag will be hoping the Brazilian can bring some much-needed experience to the United midfield. They listed his honours while at the Spanish giants, which included five Champions Leagues and three La Liga titles. "Real Madrid is and will always be his home, and we wish him and his whole family the best of luck in this new stage of his life."