Why i left Real Madrid for Manchester United — Casemiro

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Why i left Real Madrid for Manchester United — Casemiro

Izuchukwu Akawor 16:50 - 10.07.2023

Manchester United's Casemiro has revealed he knew exactly what he was doing when he left LALIGA giants Real Madrid for the Red Devils.

Brazilian midfielder Casemiro has revealed that his move to Manchester United happened at an “ideal” time to leave Real Madrid.

Casemiro made a shock switch to Old Trafford last summer in a move that saw United pay £60 million for his signature.

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Casemiro poses in Manchester United's new 2023/24 home kit/via Instagram

The then 30-year-old put pen to paper on a five-year contract that will see him stay at the club until the summer of 2027.

Casemiro explains United switch

The move to United ended Casemiro’s seven-year romance with Real Madrid, where he won several titles.

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Five times winners Toni Kroos, Casemiro and Luka Modric of Real Madrid pose with the trophy following the 1-0 victory in the UEFA Champions League match at Stade de France, Paris on May 28, 2022

He lifted the Champions League five times, and won three LALIGA and Club World Cup titles.

However, he joined United in a shock move last summer, helping the Reds win the Carabao Cup and picking a ticket back to the Champions League.

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Casemiro celebrates a goal against Chelsea.

According to a report by Daily Mail, the Brazilian has now explained his move to England, describing it as the “ideal moment.”

'First I spoke with my family, who accepted it immediately,' the defensive midfielder told Brazilian magazine,” he said.

'It was the opportunity to leave a great club (Real Madrid) at the top, at an age that still allows me to have that hunger to continue winning. 

Casemiro after his red card against Southampton (COURTESY PICTURE)

'If it had been two or three years from now, I wouldn't have left Real Madrid to go to another big one, I wouldn't have that ambition to change leagues and leverage another giant club. It was the ideal moment.'

Speaking further, Casemiro adds that it was easy at first after then switch but everyone has been good to him.

'Of course, everyone wants love and respect,' he added. 'Everyone at the club has always been very affectionate.

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'I felt loved from the first day, which was not easy after ten years at Real Madrid. It is the result of the work on the field, it was a very good mix of fans, employees, players, and that has been very important for my adaptation.'

Casemiro made 28 appearances in the Premier League last season, with four goals and three assists to his name. He also received two red cards.

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