Casemiro

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.

MANCHESTER UNITED are set to complete the signing of Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro over the next few days.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that Casemiro had told the Spanish giants of his desire to join United earlier on Friday, with the midfielder set to no longer be considered for selection at the Bernabeu until the deal is done. Casemiro's four-year contract at United is set to increase his existing salary by a significant amount, but reports claiming that his wage packet will be doubled are understood to be wide of the mark. Ten Hag has been trying to secure the addition of a new central midfielder since the end of last season and is believed to have turned to Casemiro after missing out on the signings of Frenkie de Jong and Adrien Rabiot.

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.

The BBC and The Athletic reported United will pay an initial 60 million euros and make the Brazilian international among the top earners in the Premier ...

The BBC and The Athletic reported United will pay an initial 60 million euros and make the Brazilian international among the top earners in the Premier League with a four-year deal along with a club option to extend that contract by an extra season.

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: 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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[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].

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 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.

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.

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."

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.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed on Friday Casemiro is keen to leave the European champions as Manchester United close in on the Brazilian ...

"For what Casemiro has done for this club and the person that he is, we have to respect his wishes. "I spoke with him this morning. He wants to try a new challenge, a new opportunity and I and the club understand that," said Ancelotti

Manchester United reach an agreement with Real Madrid to sign Brazil midfielder Casemiro in a deal worth up to £70m.

United sources say they have admired the player for some considerable time and that he was high on their list of targets. Real Sociedad's Mikel Merino was first and Busquets runner-up in the latter category. "I hope to return someday to where it will always be my home. The fee is an initial £60m plus £10m in add-ons and Casemiro will sign a four-year deal with the option of one more. Casemiro is set to become one of the United's top earners once he completes his move, and will be United's fourth signing after midfielder Christian Eriksen, full-back Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord and defender Lisandro Martinez. Manchester United have reached an agreement with Real Madrid to sign Brazil midfielder Casemiro in a deal

He'll join the likes of Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez among the club's summer signings. How much have Man Utd paid for Casemiro? Man ...

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."

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.

MANCHESTER UNITED state of play: Casemiro is set to become the club's fourth signing this summer, with John Murtough working hard to back Erik ten Hag ...

Personal terms with the Brazil international have been agreed on, with Real Madrid poised to pocket £60million from any expected sale. Fortunately for the Red Devils, it doesn’t appear John Murtough is done yet as he looks to back [Erik ten Hag](/latest/erik-ten-hag) following a nightmare start to the new season. Leeds’ Illan Meslier is another option, though Leicester are also keen on the 22-year-old. [Manchester United](/latest/manchester-united-fc) have signed Tyrell Malacia, Lisandro Martinez and Christian Eriksen so far this summer. United then proceeded to land Eriksen on a free transfer from Brentford, just over a year after the Denmark international suffered a cardiac arrest at the European Championships. And Casemiro is looking increasingly likely to become their fourth deal, with the Brazil international willing to join from [Real Madrid](/latest/real-madrid-fc).

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.

Manchester United have announced that the club has reached an agreement with Real Madrid for the transfer of Brazilian midfielder Casemiro.

"The transfer is subject to the agreement of personal terms, UK visa requirements and a medical. "Manchester United is delighted to announce that the club has reached agreement with Real Madrid for the transfer of Casemiro," The Brazil international will move to Old Trafford subject to agreement of personal terms, UK visa requirements and a medical and will join after a hugely successful decade-long spell in Madrid.