FANS are all saying the same thing after Real Madrid star Casemiro broke down in tears during his farewell speech ahead of his move to Manchester United.
The Brazilian midfielder said an emotional goodbye to the club he has been at since 2013.
As he begun to cry, fans saw the an opportunity to poke fun at his new club with one saying: “Casemiro is crying because he has to move to Man Utd.”
The same comment was repeated by many: “Just found out he is going to United.”
Social media continued to react: “He’s crying not because he’s leaving Madrid. He’s crying because he will have to play in midfield along with McFred.”
The banter kept coming, even United fans themselves joined in saying: “Can’t tell if he’s crying because he’s a class act or the fact that Harry Maguire will now captain him.”
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In his farewell speech Casemiro spoke of his admiration for Los Balncos saying: “This is Real Madrid. When you win, you have to win again; when you lose, it’s worth nothing.
“My value is that I always gave it my all inside the pitch. I will always continue to be a Real Madrid fan.
“I’m going to, the biggest team in the world and that can compete with the greatness of Real Madrid, although now it doesn’t.
“I haven’t spoken to Cristiano Ronaldo, I hope he stays because he’s one of the best players in all the time.
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“I want to bring my values to Manchester United, everything that Real Madrid taught me, to win from day to day, from every training session.
“At 30 years old, I am in the best moment of my career I enjoy everything I have.
“My mother taught me that there are no mountains you can’t climb. That’s how I face what’s coming.
“I’m like an 18-year-old. I’d play tonight against Liverpool if it was up to myself. I’m excited about the challenge of working to win again.
“New challenges, a new club, another country, another culture. I arrive with all the enthusiasm in the world
“Those who think I’m leaving for money is because they don’t know me.”
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Casemiro, 30, is set to fly to Manchester today and be unveiled as a new signing at Old Trafford tonight before his new club take on Liverpool.
The transfer was not completed in time for him to feature versus Jurgen Klopp’s side due to visa issues resulting in a delay.
Former Real Madrid star Raphael Varane supposedly played a key role in convincing the five-time Champions League winner to join him at United.
Casemiro played for Real Madrid 336 times scoring 31 goals forming part of an iconic midfield trio with Toni Kroos and Luka Modric.
Erik ten Hag has allowed around £60million of his budget to be spent on Casemiro and he is set to be one of the highest earners at the club on around £375,000-a-week.
The United boss has been keen to strengthen his options after a woeful start to the season.
He has pursued Frenkie de Jong all summer but moved quickly to snap up Casemiro, they maintain interested in the Barca star too.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
