CASEMIRO admits he hasn’t spoken to Cristiano Ronaldo since joining Manchester United.
But the Brazilian is hopeful his former Real Madrid pal stay at Old Trafford this summer.
Ronaldo, 37, remains eager to quit United after their disastrous start to the new season but has failed to receive any offers from elite clubs.
The signing of Ronnie’s ex-Real team-mate Casemiro, who will wear the No18 at his new club, indicates United are trying their best to placate the Portugal legend.
Speaking at his Real Madrid exit, Casemiro boomed: “I haven’t talked to Cristiano, I hope he stays because he’s one of the best players of all time. He’s incredible.
“I want to bring my values to Man United, everything that Real Madrid taught me, to win from day to day, from every training session.
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“I want to experience the Premier League from within. I enjoy everything I have.
“Those who think I’m leaving for money is because they don’t know me. I think there are a few and they don’t know me.
“It’s not for money. They’re wrong. That’s not the case. At the end of the Champions League final, I had the feeling that my cycle was over.
“I’m honest. After the holidays, with a clear head, the feeling was the same.
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“It wasn’t that fast. I already spoke with the club as soon as it finished the final.
“My wife supported me from the beginning. My family was always by my side in this decision.
“It was very difficult to talk to the president but I was always honest with him.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
