Manchester United have officially unveiled the signing of midfielder Casemiro from Real Madrid prior to tonight’s clash against Liverpool.
The 30-year-old Brazilian has opted to join the Red Devils and embark on a new chapter following a trophy-laden spell with Los Blancos.
The former Sau Paulo starlet is reunited with former Real Madrid duo Raphael Varane and Cristiano Ronaldo, as well as his international teammate Fred.
The five-time Champions League winner becomes Erik ten Hag’s fourth signing following fellow newcomers Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez.
Manchester United officially unveil the signing of Casemiro prior to Liverpool clash
In similar fashion to last season’s Premier League opener against arch rivals Leeds United at Old Trafford when Varane was unveiled – the Reds paraded our new midfield enforcer ahead of the clash against Jurgen Klopp’s men.
On the day that the World Cup winner officially became a Manchester United player, the Reds hammered the Whites 5-1.
Hopefully parading the 63-time Brazil international has the same influential effect against the old enemy tonight.
Ten Hag would have likely loved to have been able to throw the midfield general straight into the starting line-up against the Merseysiders.
The big games are often when Casemiro brings his best performances.
The serial winner is exactly the type of character this beleaguered Manchester United side so badly needs.
The atmosphere will be electric tonight regardless of the latest protest against the Glazer family prior to kick off.
Casemiro has never played at Old Trafford and he’ll likely be champing at the bit to be a part of these big derby clashes.
United’s new number 18 could make his debut against Southampton on Saturday.
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