Manchester United agree in principle to sign Casemiro
Manchester United have announced on their official Twitter handle that the club have reached a principal agreement with Real Madrid for the signing of Casemiro.
The Brazilian is set to move to Manchester, pending visa requirements and a medical, after which the 30-year-old will put pen to paper on his United deal. Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano claims the five-time Champions League winner will sign for four years with the option of another season.
Although United aren’t going to double his current salary, Casemiro is going to be one of the highest earners in the squad. The personal terms include performance-related bonuses. The Red Devils will pay Madrid £60 million and another £10 million in add-ons for the Brazilian.
Romano adds that Caemiro is set to fly to Manchester to undergo his medical. The Brazilian could be in the stands when Liverpool visit Old Trafford.
Bolstering the middle of the park
United have seemingly been after a midfielder all summer. The Manchester-based club have made three new additions to Erik ten Hag’s side so far this summer. Casemiro will be the fourth edition.
This transfer window at United has seen the arrival of two defenders. We signed Tyrell Malacia from PSV Eindhoven. The 23-year-old is a highly thought of prospect who plays at left-back.
Ten Hag has also been reunited with Lisandro Martinez this summer at Old Trafford. The Argentine centre-back was vital to the Dutch manager’s success at Ajax. The 24-year-old is a versatile player capable of playing in multiple positions.
United fans had been crying out for midfield reinforcements. And Casemiro is the one who’s about to be one of our marquee signings. The Brazilian brings with him the experience of challenging for the biggest trophies in football.
The Red Devils had a nightmare start to the new campaign. We lost our first two games of the 2022/23 Premier League season. Even after bolstering the defence, United have looked shaky. The Manchester-based club conceded four goals against Brentford in 35 minutes.
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Casemiro is a quality player. The 30-year-old is known for his robust style of play. He brings aggressiveness to the defensive midfield position. Hopefully, the Brazilian is able to solve our midfield woes and solidify our backline.
