Real Madrid issued a statement on Monday night to announce that their Brazilian midfielder Casemiro will definitely sign for Manchester United.The club that usually keeps their official statements extremely short, just a sentence or two, has gone to the lengths to express their gratitude to the man who gave nine great years to Los Blancos.It sounds unbelievable, but Casemiro is on his way to Manchester”Real Madrid CF and Manchester United have agreed on the transfer of the player Carlos Henrique Casemiro. Real Madrid would like to express gratitude and affection for Casemiro, a player who is already part of the legend of this club.Since he arrived in January 2013 to play for Castilla at the age of 20, Casemiro has been one of the most iconic players in one of the most important and successful periods in our history. During this time in which he has defended the shirt and shield of Real Madrid, he has won 18 titles: 5 European Cups, 3 Club World Cups, 3 European Super Cups, 3 Leagues, 1 Copa del Rey and 3 Spanish Super Cups. . On an individual basis, he was named Best Player in the final of the European Super Cup won a few days ago in Helsinki and has been nominated for the 2022 Ballon d’Or.Never give up: The Casemiro storyIn addition to this brilliant record, Casemiro will always represent the values of our club. An exemplary player who has given everything for Real Madrid.Real Madrid is and will always be his home, and he wishes him and his whole family the best of luck in this new stage of his life.Next Monday, August 22, an institutional act of homage and farewell to Casemiro will take place at Real Madrid City, with the presence of our president Florentino Perez. Following this act, Casemiro will appear before the media in the press room at Real Madrid City.”OFFICIAL: Manchester United announce they have reached an agreement with Real Madrid for Casemiro ✅ pic.twitter.com/yX6CAfQRPB— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 19, 2022 Casemiro was among the highest earners at Real Madrid and while United double his wages, as was suggested in the Spanish media, the 30-year-old will still be well among United’s top earners, with the exception of Cristiano Ronaldo. It is understood his salary will be on a similar level to that of David de Gea, who has been reported to earn in excess of $410,000 every week.The Athletic reports Casemiro will receive a modest uplift if United qualify for the Champions League and his deal will be heavily incentivised and performance-related. 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.Casemiro, Kroos and Modrić have never lost a final that they’ve all started in for Real Madrid. 9 finals. 9 wins. The Bermuda Triangle. pic.twitter.com/xVdLx5e156— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) August 12, 2022 Just a few minutes after Real’s announcement, the Red Devils confirmed the transfer as well.”Manchester United is delighted to announce that the club has reached agreement with Real Madrid for the transfer of Casemiro.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. He has won 17 major honours in his illustrious career including five Champions League titles and the Copa America.We all look forward to welcoming Casemiro to Old Trafford.”##NAJAVA_MECA_6580666##The new chapter begins!
