Casemiro has officially joined Inter Miami after leaving Man Utd on a free transfer, and his next employer is a United legend as well, in David Beckham.
It was quite an emotional farewell for Casemiro at Man Utd, especially as he went out on a high, having played a key role in the club securing UCL football.
A move to Inter Miami is good for Casemiro on both a personal and professional level, as he becomes one of the most high-profile players on the team and gets to compete alongside Lionel Messi.
Here’s what Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham had to say, as well as Casemiro’s first words, which show what Man Utd will miss.
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David Beckham on Casemiro signing
Beckham has managed some real coups ever since Inter Miami was born, and the signing of Casemiro probably is second only to Lionel Messi.
This is a player who just started for Brazil at the World Cup and was undroppable for Michael Carrick last season in the Premier League.
He is easily too good for the league, so Miami have signed a genuinely world-class player compared to the league standard.
As per Inter Miami’s official website, Beckham was delighted at the deal, saying, “I’m very proud to welcome Casemiro and his family to Inter Miami. He is a person and a player that I have admired for a long time.
“He is a winner who has achieved so much in the game, and after such an incredible career with Real Madrid and Manchester United, I’m delighted that he’s decided to make Miami his next home.”
Casemiro also struck a positive tone, praising the project Miami put forward, making it clear that he wasn’t sacrificing ambition for money.
He said: “What motivates me the most, and I think this is true for every player, is winning and continuing to grow. The project the club presented to me, along with the effort everyone made to bring me here, means a lot to me.
“I’m incredibly grateful, and I can’t wait to get started so I can repay that trust—not only during the 90 minutes on matchday, but every day in training as well. All I can say is thank you, and I’ll give everything I have to return the affection and confidence the club has shown me.”
Casemiro’s words show what Man Utd will miss
Casemiro staged a remarkable renaissance at Old Trafford, but it was still quite clear that he had declined too much to receive an extension.
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However, his value to the team lay beyond just his contribution on the pitch, as he was a model professional who set the standards at Carrington.
That is what he said upon signing for Miami as well, making it clear that he views the life of a footballer as a continuous grind in training every day, rather than just what happens in 90 minutes on a matchday.
That kind of professionalism, experience, and tone-setting cannot be replaced easily, even if his contribution on the pitch can.
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