Old Trafford waved goodbye to Casemiro after Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday afternoon.
It was confirmed back in January that Casemiro would leave this summer once his contract expired.
In the months that followed, Casemiro has enjoyed the highest-scoring season of his career, breaking goal records and firing the Red Devils to Champions League qualification.
After the 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest, Casemiro gave a speech to Old Trafford thanking supporters. He then took to social media to send a message to the wider fanbase.
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Casemiro’s goodbye message to Man Utd supporters
Just hours after giving his speech at Old Trafford, Casemiro published a message on Instagram to United fans.
It read: “There are places we pass through in life… and there are places that become part of who we are.
Manchester will forever be my home.
“To the city, the club, and every supporter, my sincerest thank you. These past four years have been unforgettable, filled with moments my family and I will carry with us for the rest of our lives. There simply aren’t enough words to describe the happiness and warmth we’ve felt here.
“Thank you for every cheer, every memory, and for making us feel at home from the very first day.
“Forever a Red Devil.”
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The numbers behind Casemiro’s final Old Trafford display
Casemiro played 81 minutes against Forest before being taken off by Michael Carrick so that he could have his own send off at Old Trafford.
In those 81 minutes, Casemiro was impressive up against United target Elliot Anderson in midfield.
- 2 key passes
- 89% passing accuracy
- 3 defensive contributions
- 4/9 duels won
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As per SofaScore, Casemiro earned a 7.1 rating, making him one of United’s highest-rated players vs Forest.
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