Casemiro insists he has not left Real Madrid for Manchester United purely for financial reasons. The 30-year-old is expected to be unveiled as a Reds midfielder imminently, becoming the fourth signing of the Erik ten Hag era.
The Brazilian said he was “excited” to become a United player in a Madrid press conference on Monday. He he could turn out to be the deep-lying midfielder that United have been crying out for for several years and brings experience from five Champions League and three La Liga successes.
Casemiro racked up 336 appearances for Madrid in all, contributing 31 goals and 29 assists. READ MORE: Casemiro speaks about United for first time since agreeing to transfer But United will be most pleased about the defensive qualities he offers and fans will hope he can be the man to plug the gap in the centre of the park.
However, a small number of onlookers have questioned his transfer to a United team struggling for confidence and form. They moot that he has taken the move for financial reasons after many trophy-laden years in Spain.
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