Casemiro could be in the stands to watch Manchester United face Liverpool on Monday night, says Fabrizio Romano.
United’s move to sign the Brazilian midfielder from Real Madrid has been confirmed by the club. The deal is pending visa and medical.
Romano had previously reported that the 30-year-old was set to fly to Manchester today to undergo his medical and sign paperwork.
Real Madrid have also released a statement confirming the move, and they intend to officially pay tribute to the midfielder with a goodbye presentation on Monday – the day United face bitter rivals Liverpool at the Theatre of Dreams.
Raphael Varane has already welcomed his new teammate to Manchester United, who he reunites with after success at Real Madrid.
Casemiro could be in the stands to watch Manchester United face Liverpool
Signing the midfield enforcer is a major coup for the Reds especially after enduring a frustrating transfer window which was fixated in reuniting Erik ten Hag with Frenkie de Jong.
But instead of landing the Netherlands international from Barcelona, Manchester United are on the verge of signing a five-time Champions League winner from Los Blancos.
The former Sau Paulo man is said to want a new challenge after experiencing years of great success in the Spanish capital.
There’s arguably no bigger challenge in world football than getting Manchester United back to the top and competing with the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool once again.
With familiar faces Varane, Cristiano Ronaldo and Fred at Old Trafford to help one the world’s best defensive midfielders settle in his new environment – Casemiro could be the gamechanger Manchester United have been crying out for.
Casemiro could make his Manchester United debut in next Saturday’s trip to Southampton.
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