Real Madrid have issued a farewell statement to Casemiro after his £60million transfer to Manchester United was agreed on Friday. Casemiro, 30, is set to become the fourth signing made by Erik ten Hag this summer after moves for Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez.
Despite getting those deals across the line, United made a new central midfielder the priority after missing out in the position last summer. Four years have passed since their last addition in that area.
United initially wanted Declan Rice and subsequently turned their attention to Frenkie de Jong when Ten Hag was appointed as manager. However, there have been some well-documented stumbling blocks when it comes to that would-be pursuit and Casemiro has, ultimately, taken centre stage.
