Brazilian Midfielder, Casemiro got emotional as he bid his farewell to Real Madrid ahead of his transfer to Old Trafford.
Casemiro’s move to Manchester United was almost confirmed on friday as Manchester United paid an whopping amount of 60 million plus add ons of 10m. Casemiro signed a deal for 4 years at the Old trafford with extending option of 1 year.
Former Real Madrid midfielder has become the fourth signing of the summer transfer at the Manchester United new manager Erik ten Hag and are excited for the new signing. Earlier Lisandro Martinez and Tyrell Malacia were the new signings from Netherlands clubs Ajax and Feyenoord respectively. Also Christian Eriksen signed as a free agent after his Brentford move.
Casemiro breaks down in tears during farewell speech ahead of Manchester United move. pic.twitter.com/dGiO8CXAmL
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Meanwhile, Real Madrid had a successful years with Casemiro being their Midfielder and offered a special farewell for the Brazilian international ahead of his move to the Premier league. Overall Casemiro won 18 trophies with Real Madrid in his eight year spell, including 5 Champions league trophies and 3 la Ligas.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez on Casemiro: “Casemiro is one of our most special and important players in the last decade, I will never forget your performance against Dortmund. You’ve become one of our most important players, today is a very special day for Real Madrid.”
Perez added: “I’m very proud of you Case, you’re joining a legendary club, Man United – keep making history.”
An emotional Casemiro, who was emotional throughout, then added:
“As you know, I don’t like the spotlight or having prominence, I will try to talk with my heart.
“The greatest title I have had has been to live every day at this great club, Real Madrid! I’d like to thank the club for making me a better player and a better person. Playing with Modric and Kroos, I really enjoyed football. I want to make it clear that one day I would return to Real Madrid and show you how much I love this club. I want to help the club in any way I can in the future
“Florentino, thanks to you this club will continue to win titles.
” On why he has made the decision to join the Red Devils, he explained: “I am excited to develop at a big club like Manchester United.”
With their poor start from the new season will want them to add more signings before the closing weeks of the summer transfer window. The United new boss is targeting for a new goalkeeper and a new right-back.
