MANCHESTER UNITED have confirmed a deal has been reached with Real Madrid to sign Casemiro.
The Brazilian, 30, is now reportedly set to agree a four-year contract with the option of an extra year.
He is Erik ten Hag’s fourth addition of the summer and SunSport understands a £60million fee has been agreed, which could rise to £70m.
Casemiro could make his debut against Southampton next week after United missed the deadline to register him in time for Monday’s clash with Liverpool.
The midfielder needs to finalise personal terms to complete the transfer and is set to earn £350,000-a-week.
The transfer is also subject to UK visa requirements and the Brazilian completing a medical.
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Casemiro is expected to travel to Manchester in the next 48 hours to undergo a medical and finalise paperwork now Real have given the green light.
Casemiro spent eight years at Real and departs having scooped 18 major trophies including five Champions League titles, while also chipping in with 31 goals in 336 games.
Real manager Ancelotti confirmed the switch earlier on Friday saying: “I have spoken with Casemiro. Casemiro wants to try a new challenge, and I and the club understand that.
“After all, he’s done for this club, we need to respect his decision.
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“Negotiations are ongoing but he has decided to leave Real Madrid.”
Ancelotti continued: “Casemiro is leaving but we have a lot of resources to replace him. There is no turning back, Casemiro has decided to try a new challenge.
“We want to wish him the very best. Just yesterday I realised that Casemiro is leaving, but our plans don’t change – we’ll compete for everything with or without Casemiro.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
