Manchester United defensive midfielder Casemiro has been told he surprised people with his hunger to win since being signed by Erik ten Hag in the summer.
The Brazilian arrived at Old Trafford from Real Madrid for £60m but the deal will rise to £70m before the end of his four-year deal in Manchester. Casemiro was initially seen as a 'Plan C option' after moves for Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong and Juventus' Adrien Rabiot both fell through.
However, the 31-year-old quickly became a vital member of the United squad and proved to those that were perhaps doubting him that he was exactly what the Reds were needing this season. When asked by MEN Sport via aceodds.com about the likelihood of Casemiro one day becoming captain, ex-United defender Gary Pallister claimed that he is one of several leaders who are making the club stronger.
