Casemiro to Manchester United: Transfer fee, contract, salary, shirt number, age, and debut
After a summer of failed signings, Manchester United finally appear to be gaining a new star.
According to various reports, the Red Devils are close to signing Casemiro from Real Madrid.
The Brazilian midfielder has been an integral part of Real Madrid squads in recent years and has won five UEFA Champions League titles with the club.
Although he is still under contract in Spain, all indications are that Casemiro will soon be playing in the Premier League.
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Casemiro transfer fee and contract details
Manchester United are close to signing Casemiro from Real Madrid for a transfer fee of €60m (£50.7m/$60.5m) with up to €10m in surcharges.
The Guardian, among other things, has confirmed the details of the potential deal after an offer was submitted on August 18.
Los Blancos originally signed the Brazilian from Sao Paulo in July 2013 for just €6m and are expected to accept Man United’s offer.
Casemiro is also reportedly keen on a move to Old Trafford, being handed a contract that runs until June 2026 with an option for an extra year.
Accordingly, the midfielder should earn 18 million euros a year with the Red Devils Nicol Shira.
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How old is Casemiro?
Though Casemiro has seemingly been around for decades, he only turned 30 in February 2022.
The Brazilian made his senior debut aged 18 and has enjoyed a relatively injury-free career.
Casemiro has only been sidelined for more than a month twice – in 2016 and 2018.
Last season, the 30-year-old made 48 appearances in all competitions for Real Madrid as they won La Liga and the Champions League.
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Casemiro shirt number at Manchester United
Casemiro last wore the No. 14 shirt at Real Madrid but will not be able to wear that number again at Old Trafford.
Another Manchester United signing, Christian Eriksen, will wear the number 14 for the Red Devils this season.
This means that Casemiro will have to accept a new number with 13 and 15 both available.
The Brazilian has also previously worn the No.18 shirt and that remains an option for him at Man United.
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When could Casemiro make his Manchester United debut?
Should the Red Devils strike a deal for Casemiro this week, there’s every chance he could play his first game for Manchester United before the end of August.
The 30-year-old is in top form having already made two appearances for Real Madrid in 2022/23.
Erik ten Hag’s side next meet Liverpool on Monday 22 August and while that game could come too early, Casemiro could certainly be an option five days later when United take on Southampton.
After back-to-back losses earlier in the season, the Red Devils need to shake things up and Casemiro’s potential arrival would give Ten Hag’s side a leader in the dressing room and an upgrade in midfield.