Casemiro transfer news

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Brazilian international midfielder Casemiro is leaving the club ahead of reported transfer to Manchester ...

[Have your say!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/breaking-casemiro-man-united-madrid-27782430#comments-section) Would Casemiro be the perfect signing for Man Utd’s midfield? "I think Casemiro has been a key player for us, he was important to Kroos and Modric - the combination was key to success. [United have made a deal for the Madrid star their prime focus](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/real-madrid-casemiro-man-utd-27756367) at the culmination of a summer of frustrating transfer pursuits. [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) club are desperate to secure the signing of a holding midfielder with less than two weeks remaining in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that [United representatives have already held discussions](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-transfer-casemiro-realmadrid-27771126) with Madrid chiefs in the Spanish capital as they continue to work on a deal with the transfer deadline fast approaching. Casemiro trained with his Real Madrid teammates for the first 15 minutes of Friday morning's training session, before saying his goodbyes. We want to wish him the very best. Just yesterday I realized 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." [Real Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-madrid-cf) boss Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that experienced midfielder [Casemiro](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/casemiro) is leaving the club ahead of a transfer to [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc). The Madrid boss continued: "Casemiro is leaving but we have a lot of resources to replace him. Fees were agreed with [Barcelona](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fc-barcelona) and [Juventus](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/juventus-fc) for Frenkie de Jong and Adrien Rabiot respectively, but neither deal was finalised – but Casemiro now appears to be transferring to Old Trafford.

Man Utd have agreed personal terms to sign Casemiro from Real Madrid in the summer transfer window.

"He wants to try a new challenge, a new opportunity. I and the club understand it. READ MORE:

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Manchester United target Casemiro has decided to leave the club in search of a 'new challenge.'

The Spanish champions have a habit of having world class players ready to replace any outgoings at the club, and this deal is no different. He wants to try a new challenge, a new opportunity. Casemiro has won five Champions League crowns with Los Blancos, making up one of the most iconic midfield trios of all time alongside Luka Modric and Toni Kroos.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti appeared to aim a dig at 'struggling' Manchester United while confirming Casemiro is set to leave the club.

[Casemiro has decided to try a new challenge](https://www.sportbible.com/football/casemiro-man-utd-premier-league-highlights-20220819). I can't reply to why Casemiro traded European Champions for a struggling side, it's his personal decision." We want to wish him the very best. [the Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/carlo-ancelotti-aims-brutal-dig-27783143), Ancelotti explained: "Casemiro wants to try a new challenge, and I and the club understand that. It's worth mentioning he never said United's name. [Real Madrid](https://www.sportbible.com/real-madrid) manager Carlo Ancelotti appeared to aim a dig at 'struggling' [Manchester United](https://www.sportbible.com/manchester-united) while confirming Casemiro is set to leave the club.