Manchester United’s Casemiro is sticking around, despite the rumors. It turns out, big changes at Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia threw a wrench in any transfer plans. Just two years after joining from Real Madrid, and following a season hampered by injuries and inconsistent form, Casemiro seemed set for a big-money move. Yet, as the new season kicks off, he’s right back in Erik ten Hag’s starting lineup.
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The buzz about his departure faded after Ten Hag made it clear post-Community Shield that Casemiro wasn’t going anywhere. Fabrizio Romano, the transfer insider, laid it out on his YouTube channel: Casemiro was up for grabs, talks were happening, but then the president of Al Ittihad stepped down and the whole deal fell apart.
🔴 Ten Hag: “Casemiro was very important in and out of possession. This is the Casemiro we all enjoy”.
“Mazraoui? I know him like this… he's a great defender but also very composed on the ball. When he is 100% fitness, he can do much more”. pic.twitter.com/AY96hrXyPH
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 17, 2024
