Casemiro has broken his silence with a parting message to Real Madrid following confirmation of his agreement to join Manchester United.
The 30-year-old was announced as Erik ten Hag's fourth signing on Friday evening with the Reds releasing a statement that they had reached an agreement with the La Liga giants over his move.
His signing at Old Trafford is subject to UK visa requirements and a medical. United are paying £60million plus a possible further £10million in add-ons for Casemiro, with the Brazilian signing a four-year contract with the option of a further year. ALSO READ: Modric and Kroos send letter to Casemiro Taking to Twitter, the midfielder sent a heartfelt message to his former club and fans. "I have lived the most wonderful story that I ever thought," he said. "I hope to return one day to what will always be my home. "Not in a thousand lifetimes will I be able to give back to Real Madrid and Madridismo all that you have given me.
Forever... Hala Madrid." During his nine-year spell at the Bernabeu, Casemiro won everything from the Champions League and La Liga to the Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup.
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