Fred addresses Casemiro arrival and midfield challenge at Manchester United
manchestereveningnews.co.ukFred says Manchester United “really needed” a player like Casemiro this season. Finding a defensive midfielder during the summer was essential and amid a failed Frenkie de Jong chase, Erik ten Hag secured the signing of 30-year-old Casemiro on a four-year deal with the option for an extra 12 months.
The five-time Champions League winner has set United back an initial £60m, which could increase to £70m, but many fans feel it’s a price worth paying for a world-class midfield pivot.
Casemiro is yet to make his full debut for the club, having come off the bench in the 1-0 wins over Southampton and Leicester this week, but could make his first start against Arsenal on Sunday. READ MORE: United plan for Casemiro is going perfectly Fred said the former Real Madrid lynchpin will add quality to the squad as United try to secure a top four finish.
Speaking to ESPN Brasil, he said: “Casemiro already has more experience. He’s a great player, he’s coming from a Champions League title now. “He’s a guy that everyone knows about quality.
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