Manchester United CONFIRM they have reached an agreement with Real Madrid over huge £60m signing of Casemiro… with midfielder set to undergo his medical and seal four-year deal this weekend
- Manchester United have confirmed an agreement is in place to sign Casemiro
- The midfielder is set to join from Real Madrid for £60million on a four-year deal
- The signing will end the Red Devils’ long-running search for a central midfielder
Manchester United have confirmed they have reached an agreement with Real Madrid for the transfer of Brazilian midfielder Casemiro.
The deal is subject to visa requirements, a medical and the agreement of personal terms, but the 30-year-old is keen to move to Old Trafford, as confirmed by Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti today.
United posted on their club website: ‘We all look forward to welcoming Casemiro to Old Trafford.’
Brazilian midfielder Casemiro is close to joining Manchester United in a £60million deal
The arrival of the Brazilian midfielder will be a welcome boost to United boss Erik ten Hag
Erik ten Hag’s side have been searching for a central midfielder all summer, but have been repeatedly rebuffed by several targets.
They first chased Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, but off-the-field issues got in the way and they were eventually forced to give up their pursuit.
Personal terms then prevented Juventus star Adrien Rabiot moving to Old Trafford, but the Red Devils have finally completed a deal, with Casemiro set to join the club officially next week.
Casemiro is in line to complete a £60million move to Manchester United from Real Madrid
The Brazilian star arrives after a trophy laden career at Madrid – graphic from SofaScore
Ancelotti accepted he had lost one of his star men today, saying: ‘I have spoken to him and he wants to try something new. The club is being understanding because of the type of person that Casemiro is.
‘Negotiations are on-going and there is nothing decided yet but his desire to leave is clear.
‘If he goes there is no doubt about the respect and affection that exists for him here. If someone as nice, and serious, and professional as Casemiro leaves then you are sad but you understand and we respect him and his decision.’
Real Madrid – who posted a thank you video dedicated to the midfielder on social media this evening – are rumoured to be interested in signing Tottenham’s Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg as a replacement.
United, who have lost their first two games of the season, have been looking for a midfielder
The agreement comes after Casemiro told Real Madrid on Wednesday evening that he wished to move to Erik ten Hag’s team after nine glorious years in the Spanish capital.
The deal is set to be worth £60million, with the Brazilian due to sign a four-year deal at the club.
He has played over 500 professional games during his career, including 63 at international level for his Brazil.
He has also won 17 major honours, including five Champions League titles and the Copa America.
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