Casemiro

Casemiro is weighing up an offer to join Manchester United or to continue his career at Real Madrid, sources have told ESPN.

The former Monaco midfielder started ahead of Casemiro in Madrid's opening LaLiga game of the season against [Almeria](/soccer/team/_/id/6832/almeria) on Sunday. During Madrid's league title celebrations in April, ESPN reported that Casemiro was considering ending his time at Madrid, having received interest from several clubs. [Liverpool](/soccer/team?id=364), and by then, United will know if Casemiro will be on board or if, as appears the case with [Barcelona](/soccer/team/_/id/83)'s [Frenkie de Jong](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/219022/frenkie-de-jong), they will have to find another candidate. [Newcastle United](/soccer/team/_/id/361)'s Brazil international [Bruno Guimaraes](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/218522/bruno-guimaraes) as a potential replacement for Casemiro, however [sources have told ESPN Brasil](https://www.espn.com.br/futebol/mercado-da-bola/artigo/_/id/10790371/real-madrid-mira-bruno-guimaraes-substituto-casemiro-dura-missao-para-fechar-negocio) that Newcastle have no intention of selling the midfielder. [reported earlier this week](/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4723808/man-united-cool-adrien-rabiot-interest-over-wage-demandsexplore-move-for-real-madrids-casemiro-sources) that United had cooled their interest in [Adrien Rabiot](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/176203/Adrien-Rabiot) over the [Paris Saint-Germain](/soccer/team/_/id/160) midfielder's wage demands and had turned their focus to Casemiro. [Casemiro](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/173666/casemiro) is weighing up whether to accept an offer to join [Manchester United](/soccer/team?id=360) or to continue his career at [Real Madrid](/soccer/team?id=86), sources have told ESPN.

It was claimed that the Spanish side believes Casemiro's exit is imminent following Manchester United's interest in a world-class Defensive Midfielder.

It was stated that they are convinced at Real Madrid that the Brazilian Midfielder has already made a decision. Nevertheless, this is something that has not happened yet. The economic demands will also need to be satisfied by Manchester United for the transfer move to happen.

Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro will reportedly have his medical for Manchester United on Friday. Numerous reports have suggested that both the player and ...

Manchester United are working to complete Casemiro deal on Friday with both Real Madrid and player’s camp. [El Chiringuito’s Marcos Benito](https://twitter.com/marcosbenito9) reported a few hours ago that the Red Devils are the Brazilian’s preferred destination and he expects to travel to England next week. Positive feelings – it’s John Murtough on it. “Manchester United are working to complete Casemiro deal on Friday with both Real Madrid and player’s camp. [Luke Shaw](https://thepeoplesperson.com/tag/luke-shaw/) to go on a diet? [Numerous reports](https://thepeoplesperson.com/2022/08/18/manchester-united-approach-real-madrid-for-casemiro-251293/) have suggested that both the player and his current club are open to the move, with some even indicating that the player has already said yes to the 20-time English champions.

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of the Brazil midfielder Casemiro, with Real Madrid expected to accept an offer of €60m (£50.7m) plus ...

United could also try and revive a move for the Ajax winger Antony, although the Dutch side are currently unwilling to sell. Talk of a medical for Casemiro on Friday appears premature, which means he would not be registered in time for Monday night’s Premier League clash with arch-rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford. The fee could rise to €70m (£59.2m) if certain clauses are met.

Manchester United are close to signing Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro in a deal worth an initial €60million, rising to €70million if all clauses and ...

[Fred](https://theathletic.com/football/player/fred-SH3uaPEfAVNkJbik/)’s full potential. 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. [Premier League](https://theathletic.com/football/premier-league/). The deal is not yet completed but it is understood to be proceeding at good speed. [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://theathletic.com/football/player/cristiano-ronaldo-jh1IjFA8SnHLGtwM/). [Champions League](https://theathletic.com/football/champions-league/) and his deal will be heavily incentivised and performance-related.

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.

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.

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.

The Red Devils have reportedly made a huge offer to both the player and his club to avail the services of the 30-year-old.

[Top News](https://indianexpress.com/section/india/) [Latest News](/latest-news/) [Gujarati faafda, Axar bhai aapda: ‘Playing in the US and Harare is like playing in Ahmedabad’](https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/axar-patel-gujarati-faafda-axar-bhai-aapda-playing-in-the-us-and-harare-is-like-playing-in-ahmedabad-8106445/) [Who was Sonali Phogat? De Jong saw huge success under Ten Hag at Ajax and was a pivotal part of the 18/19 team that narrowly missed out on the Champions League final. Xavi on Frenkie de Jong: “I consider Frenkie important for me, he’s in the squad and that’s it. Casemiro was long considered one of the most dependable defensive midfielders in Europe, slotting into the position alongside Luka Modric and Toni Kroos to make up a dominant midfield. Manchester United will send official bid for Casemiro tonight in order to close the deal on Friday. Multiple reports on Thursday suggest that Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Brazilian midfielder Casemiro from Real Madrid.

Manchester United could sign both Casemiro and Yannick Carrasco in the coming days, Barcelona struggle to sign Bernardo Silva, and Goncalo Ramos is in ...

The south coast side needed a replacement for Armando Broja, who returned to Chelsea after his loan deal expired, and Ramos could be available for £25m. Paper Round’s view: After failing to sell De Jong, Barcelona have managed to unsettle one of their most valuable assets going into the new season. Paper Round’s view: Casemiro would be a giant upgrade on every single midfielder that Manchester United have had since Paul Scholes retired, but as the Mail reports, United need to go further than that.

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.

United supporters hit back on twitter, noting several Premier League stars who have continued performing well into their 30s, and questioned why other ...

This age of 30s is completely different, the training/ nutrition/ medical, I'm quite sure the Schweinsteiger thing won't happen again. Question is, does United possesses the facilities & expertise in house?' Another wrote: 'Schweinsteiger made 28 appearances in the season before we signed him. Mad how the smallest thing becomes a massive deal when it's United.' Seems we have learned nothing from Schweinsteiger…' Perspective for that nonsense age remark against him many are pushing.'

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.

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.

The Brazilian star is set for a move to the Red Devils from Real Madrid after the clubs agreed a £60m fee for the 30-year-old but he is unlikely to make his ...

Ancelotti added: 'If he goes there is no doubt about the respect and affection that exists for him here. The Italian coach said: 'I have spoken to him and he wants to try something new. In addition the Brazil star will also need to ensure he has a visa to be in the United Kingdom as well as being registered to play in the Premier League. Casemiro is in line to complete a £60million move to Manchester United from Real Madrid [Manchester United](/sport/teampages/manchester-united.html) have run out of time to register Casemiro so that he would be eligible to face [Liverpool](/sport/teampages/liverpool.html) on Monday night. - Casemiro is on the cusp of joining Man United for £60m from Real Madrid

MADRID: Casemiro wants to leave Real Madrid in order to sign for Premier League side Manchester United, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday (Aug 19) ...

Casemiro, for what he has done and the person he is, we must respect that desire. United's first offer to Real Madrid for the Brazilian is around 70 million euros, British media reports said. Reuters understands that the 30-year-old midfielder is to sign a four- to five-year deal at United with wages of around 16 million euros (US$16.10 million) per year.

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.

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.

MADRID (REUTERS) - Casemiro wants to leave Real Madrid in order to sign for Premier League side Manchester United, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday (Aug ...

"Tchouameni was one of the best midfielders on the market. He is important and has been key to Madrid's success," Ancelotti said. Casemiro, for what he has done and the person he is, we must respect that desire.

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

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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed on Friday that Casemiro desires to leave the Spanish champion.

The negotiations are ongoing right now, it is not official yet, he is still our player but his will is to leave.” Casemiro, for what he has done and the person he is, we must respect that desire. The Athletic has confirmed that Casemiro has had some issues with his visa and will miss out on the highly anticipated clash between Manchester United and Liverpool.

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.

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.

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.”

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

[A quiz](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/aug/19/football-quiz-bad-starts-season-manchester-united-premier-league) on rubbish starts to a season that doesn’t feature Jim Fallon. 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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].

Whether or not the 30-year-old defensive midfielder, who has won five Champions League titles, ends up being a superstar or superflop, the only certain thing is ...

0.8 Those sort of figures suggest Tchouameni was never bought in just to make up the numbers. Maybe that is no surprise; the wear and tear on players in that most taxing defensive midfield role is considerable. But you don't survive and then ultimately triumph in a bear pit like Real Madrid without being made of the strongest of stuff. Casemiro might not be enough to help them to climb up the table. Casemiro will improve the side but it seems unlikely he will make a huge difference to United on his own. If he decides to play Casemiro in a 4-2-3-1 alongside Fred or Scott McTominay, Ten Hag will have a physical side but one that lacks control. For Ten Hag, it will be a case of finding the right balance to make sure the new arrival fits in as best as possible. Ancelotti has asked him to go forward more often, occasionally taking on an offensive midfield role, and he scored seven times last season - equalling his career best for a campaign. That could be a problem with United when faced with teams that pressure high if he is expected to drive with the ball. While the unglamorous Casemiro added some of that balance, he was also prone to mistakes. It's said that Hollywood director Cecil B DeMille could find nobodies and turn them into stars.

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.

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.

Casemiro is signed in a deal worth up to a reported £60 million (US$70 million). Read more at straitstimes.com.

"Manchester United is delighted to announce that the club has reached agreement with Real Madrid for the transfer of Casemiro," a statement from United said on Friday. Ten Hag refused to discuss the transfer at his press conference on Friday, but Real boss Carlo Ancelotti was more forthcoming when speaking to the media in Spain. The overall fee would rise by another £10 million if certain clauses in the contract are met.

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/).

LONDON: Manchester United have agreed to sign Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro in a deal worth up to a reported £60 million (US$70 million).

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United said the transfer is subject to the agreement of personal terms, UK visa requirements and a medical.

The 30-year-old Casemiro has been with Madrid since 2013 and is regarded as one of the world’s best holding midfielders. [When Saif Ali Khan said he could not 'imagine the impact' of his divorce with Amrita Singh on kids Sara, Ibrahim: 'I just pray...'](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/when-saif-ali-khan-could-not-imagine-the-impact-of-his-divorce-amrita-singh-sara-ibrahim-8101698/) [Akshay Kumar on consecutive box office failure: ‘If my films are not working, it is my fault. Ancelotti said Madrid has replacements for Casemiro, though, including young France midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni, who was signed in the offseason. “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.” “Real Madrid’s plans don’t change,” he said. It opened this season by winning the UEFA Super Cup. United said the transfer is subject to the agreement of personal terms, UK visa requirements and a medical. He helped Brazil win the 2019 Copa América. If he doesn’t stay, we’ll have an enormous sense of gratitude to him for all he’s done.” 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 £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.