Manchester United agree to sign Casemiro from Madrid… Medical test, etc.
Enter 2022.08.20 (15:32)
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English Premier League (EPL) Manchester United (herefollowing referred to as Manchester United) is close to signing Real Madrid (Spain) defensive midfielder Casemiro (30, Brazil) who led the heyday.
Manchester United announced on their website on the 20th (Korean time), “We are delighted to announce that Real Madrid and Casemiro have agreed to a transfer.
Real Madrid also issued a statement on their website, saying they had reached an agreement on a transfer between Manchester United and Casemiro.
“Real Madrid express its gratitude and affection for Casemiro who has become a legend in the club,” Real Madrid said in a statement.
“Real Madrid, as always, will always be Casemiro’s hometown. Best of luck to him and his family on the new stage of his life.”
While the transfer fee has not yet been disclosed, the BBC reported that United would pay £60 million in guarantees and £10 million in options as transfer fees.
It is also predicted that Casemiro will sign a four-year contract with Manchester United on conditions including an option for a one-year extension.
The midfielder in charge of the midfield has been the position Manchester United wanted to reinforce the most.
Originally, the Dutch national team and FC Barcelona (Spain) regular midfielder Frankie De Yong was targeted, but the player himself did not want to transfer, so it was difficult to sign him.
Although he signed Christian Eriksen this summer, he, whose main position is an attacking midfielder, also failed to cover up Manchester United’s weakness. In the end, Manchester United, who were pushed back in the midfield fight, were in crisis with their second consecutive defeat in the EPL season in 2022-2023.
If Casemiro, the world’s best defensive midfielder, who has played for Brazil’s national team by age, joins Manchester United, it is expected to be a great addition to his power.
He is evaluated not only for his vigorous activity and strong defense, but also for his ability to cope with pressure from the third line and the ability to judge quickly.
Casemiro, who wore a Real Madrid jersey in 2013, has been playing a major role since 2016, when Zinedine Zidane took over as manager, and his skills are at full bloom.
Along with Luka Modric and Toni Kroos, he played a leading role in the team’s heyday since the 2010s, winning three league titles and five UEFA Champions League titles while playing the ‘Real Madrid midfield trio’.
Rafael Varane, who joined Manchester United from Real Madrid last year, was delighted to hear the news of an old teammate joining the club.
Baran posted a picture of him and Casemiro on Instagram and wrote, “Welcome to Manchester, my friend Casemiro, who has fought so many battles together.”
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