Fred says Manchester United “really needed” a player like Casemiro this season.
Finding a defensive midfielder during the summer was essential and amid a failed Frenkie de Jong chase, Erik ten Hag secured the signing of 30-year-old Casemiro on a four-year deal with the option for an extra 12 months.
The five-time Champions League winner has set United back an initial £60m, which could increase to £70m, but many fans feel it’s a price worth paying for a world-class midfield pivot. Casemiro is yet to make his full debut for the club, having come off the bench in the 1-0 wins over Southampton and Leicester this week, but could make his first start against Arsenal on Sunday.
