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Casemiro: "I thank Real Madrid for making me a better player and person" | Israel today

2022-08-22T12:00:58.118Z


The Brazilian who is leaving the Blancos after eight years made a particularly emotional farewell tour • Later today he will be presented to Manchester United fans before the game against Liverpool • Also: what number will the Red Devils wear?


After eight great seasons in which he was an integral part of winning 5 European championships, 3 wins in the Spanish championship and one win in the Copa del Rey, Casemiro officially said goodbye to Real Madrid today (Monday).

The Brazilian who was part of a legendary trio in the link that also includes his good friends - Luka Modric and Toni Kroos - decided to look for a new challenge and will leave for Manchester United for about 60 million euros.

Casemiro received a festive ceremony at the Santiago Bernabéu attended by Federico Valverde, Carlo Ancelotti and former players Raul and Alvaro Arbeloa.

"I thank Real Madrid for making me a better player and person," said Casemiro who was moved to tears, "I am happy to continue my development in a big club like Manchester United, I am sure that one day I will return to Real Madrid. With Luka Modric and Toni Kroos by my side I enjoyed from football".

Real president Florentino Peres told the Brazilian: "I didn't believe this day would come, thank you and very proud of you. You are joining a legendary club, Manchester United, continue to make history. Everyone admired you from the day you arrived, you were a role model."

🎙 Casemiro: "If I talk about teammates, I can't talk about two of them: Modrić and Kroos.

For me they are... We've won a lot and I've really enjoyed playing football together.”

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Tonight, before the home game against Liverpool, Casemiro will be officially presented as a United player along with his new shirt and the number he chose - 18. He is expected to make his debut on Saturday in the away game against Southampton.

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Source: israelhayom

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