Manchester United have completed the signing of Casemiro from Real Madrid as the Red Devils look to change their fortunes round following a rocky start to the season.
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.
He’ll join the likes of Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez among the club’s summer signings.
Man Utd have shelled out £60 million(€70m/$70m) on Casemiro, making him their sixth most expensive signing ever.
He comes in behind Angel Di Maria, who also joined from Real Madrid in 2014, but left the club a year later to join PSG.
The deal includes potentially £10m in add-ons which would take the fee to £70m and make him the fifth-most expensive signing, above Di Maria.
Casemiro has penned a four-year contract at Old Trafford, with the potential of another year. His wages will increase, and whilst it won’t quite reach double what he was on in the Spanish capital, he will still be among Man United’s top earners.
Manchester United have expressed their delight at signing Casemiro.
We are delighted to have reached an agreement in principle for the transfer of @Casemiro 🇧🇷#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 19, 2022
Real Madrid confirmed the deal, and included an emotional tribute to the Brazilian. They listed his honours while at the Spanish giants, which included five Champions Leagues and three La Liga titles. They said: “Casemiro will always represent the values of our club. An exemplary player who has given everything for Real Madrid.
“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.”
Casemiro is due to bid farewell to the club on August 22 in a press conference at Real Madrid City.
Comunicado Oficial: Casemiro.#RealMadrid | #GraciasCasemiro
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) August 19, 2022
