These are your Manchester United morning headlines for Friday, August 26.
Cheeky nutmeg and two other things spotted in Casemiro’s first Manchester United training session
Casemiro couldn’t keep a smile off his face during his first training session with his new Manchester United teammates.
The Brazilian stepped onto the Carrington turf for the first time this week following the completion of his transfer on Monday. He could make his debut against Southampton on Saturday and is already getting to know his new colleagues well.
The 30-year-old seemingly had no trouble bedding in, with former Real Madrid stars Raphael Varane and Cristiano Ronaldo, as well as countryman Fred, familiar faces. United fans will hope he can also strike up positive relationships with other players and plug the gap in defensive midfield.
Casemiro explains how John Murtough convinced him to join Manchester United
Casemiro has revealed that Manchester United's directors played a key role in bringing him to the club this summer.
United officially completed the signing of Casemiro from Real Madrid for a fee of £60million rising to £70m, depending on performance-related add-ons, this week. The midfielder has signed a four-year contract with the option of an additional year.
Casemiro is Erik ten Hag's fourth signing of the summer and he's now one of the highest earners at Old Trafford. Casemiro has an elite pedigree, having won five Champions League titles with Madrid, and he is a regular starter for Brazil's national side.
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