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      Fans all say the same thing as Casemiro breaks down in tears in Real Madrid farewell ahead of Man Utd transfer

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      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.
      Casemiro is on his way to join Man Utd
      The Brazil star was visibly emotional in his farewell speech to Real Madrid
      His wife also cried
      Tears flowed for the whole family as his eldest daughter was also emotional
      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. More

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      Barcelona have 10 days to register Jules Kounde or risk losing him for FREE as he misses Real Sociedad clash

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      BARCELONA have just TEN DAYS to register new signing Jules Kounde or face seeing him leave on a FREE.The 23-year-old Spaniard joined the Catalan giants at the end of last month after Sevilla agreed to a transfer worth up to £46million.
      Kounde is still waiting to make his competitive debut for BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      But Barcelona’s perilous financial situation has left them struggling to register their new signings.
      Last week, Xavi’s men did finally register four of their latest acquisitions in Robert Lewandowski, Franck Kessie, Raphinha and Andreas Christensen.
      But Kounde was not included in that group and has been made to wait while Barca attempt to raise funds.
      Now it has been confirmed that he will NOT be eligible to play against Real Sociedad on Sunday evening.
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      That is because LaLiga require the club to balance their books before Kounde can be registered.
      Barca had hoped the sale of Memphis Depay to Juventus would go some way to achieving this.
      However, talks have stalled about the potential transfer of the Dutch forward.
      And Sport are reporting that the departure of Depay alone would still not be sufficient enough to see Kounde registered.
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      If he is not registered before the transfer window closes on September 1 then he will technically be able to join another club for nothing.
      This could open the door to Chelsea who had been monitoring Kounde all summer.
      Thomas Tuchel’s men ended up missing out on the Sevilla centre-back, but may be interested in a second opportunity should Barca fail to get their finances in order.
      The Blues are also chasing Leicester ace Wesley Fofana and Manchester United captain Harry Maguire. More

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      Miralem Pjanic shows off full head of hair after returning to Barcelona following season-long loan transfer to Turkey

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      SMILING Miralem Pjanic returned to Barcelona with a full head of hair following his loan in Turkey. The midfielder, 32, spent the 2021-22 season with Besiktas after being shipped out by Ronald Koeman.
      Miralem Pjanic was not blessed with a thick head of hair before going to Turkey on loanCredit: Getty
      He returned to the Nou Camp this summer with a new lookCredit: Rex
      And as well as gaining 26 appearances and the Turkish Super Cup, he headed back to the Nou Camp sporting a thick thatch and a huge grin.
      Pictures comparing Pjanic at Barcelona before the loan and now he is back with the LaLiga giants reveal the stark contrast.
      And fans on social media were loving the improved new look for the Bosnian – suggesting he got a hair transplant.
      One said: “Good to see Miralem Pjanic made the most of his time on loan in Turkey…”
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      Another wrote: “Would it be a surprise to tell you that Miralem Pjanic spent last season on loan in Turkey?”
      Pjanic clearly picked the best place to go on loan for the sake of his barnet.
      Istanbul’s airport has even been dubbed the ‘hairport’ in the past because of the number of people who go to the Turkish capital for their transplants.
      If he has had a hair transplant as expected, Pjanic would not be the first footballer to do so.

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      Wayne Rooney and Rob Holding are among those to go public with their treatment.
      And supporters are also convinced another Arsenal defender, Gabriel, has also had work done judging by his dramatic transformation.
      Pjanic was an unused sub in Barcelona’s first game on the season – a 0-0 draw against Rayo Vallecano. More

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      Barcelona agree to RIP UP Memphis Depay’s contract after just one year amid Juventus transfer interest

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      BARCELONA have reportedly agreed to rip up Memphis Depay’s contract.But a free transfer to Juventus is still yet to be completed as the two parties remain locked in talks.
      Barcelona are ready to terminate the contract of Juventus target Memphis DepayCredit: Alamy
      Fabrizio Romano claims Depay is no longer wanted by Barcelona.
      The Catalans need to free up funds so they can register new signings including Jules Kounde.
      And one player Xavi Hernandez is happy to sacrifice is Depay.
      The Dutch ace only joined Barca a year ago from Lyon on a free transfer.
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      His Nou Camp deals runs for one more season until 2023.
      But Barcelona want to move Depay on as soon as possible.
      Tottenham were reportedly interested in the former Manchester United winger.
      Chelsea have also been linked as they pursue teammates Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Frenkie de Jong.
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      Barcelona are now ready to terminate Depay’s contract for a clean break.
      But it’s Juventus who are in pole position as Max Allegri looks to boost his attacking options.
      It was reckoned the fallen Italian giants had already reached an agreement on terms with Depay.
      However, it’s now transpired they remain locked in talks over his salary and other details.
      Even so, the decision over Depay’s future lies with the player and Juve, as Barcelona have now given the green light to tearing apart his deal.
      Depay played 38 times for Barca last term, scoring 13 goals.
      But the arrivals of Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski, plus Ousmane Dembele’s contract renewal and Ansu Fati’s return from injury, have seen him plummet down the pecking order.
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      Should he join, Depay would become Juventus’ sixth summer signing.
      Paul Pogba and Angel Di Maria joined on free transfers, while Andrea Cambiaso, Filip Kostic and Bremer were snapped up for a combined £55million. More

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      Bizarre clause in Jules Kounde’s deal means he can quit Barcelona for FREE if he’s not registered before end of window

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      THERE remains a chance that Jules Kounde does not become a Barcelona player this season due to a clause in his contract, according to reports.The bizarre claim has been made by Spanish journalist Adria Soldevila who reports that he could walk away on a free transfer if the club don’t register him soon.
      Jules Kounde has only featured in pre-season games for Barcelona so farCredit: Getty
      Kounde, 23, has agreed to join Barcelona from Sevilla in a deal believed to be worth around £50million.
      However, the centre-back is currently nursing an injury so has therefore not been officially registered as a Barca player.
      Therefore it is reported that if he isn’t registered by the end of August he would be allowed to leave on a free transfer.
      The speculation further suggests that Barcelona would have to pay him £2million in contract clauses if this happens.
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      LaLiga banned the club earlier this summer from registering new players until they met spending regulations.
      Kounde was not in the squad for their season opener at home to Rayo Vallecano and it remains to be seen whether he is available for the second match versus Real Sociedad this weekend.
      The Catalan giants reportedly therefore have less than two weeks to sort out the deal or he could depart.
      This unusual saga could become music to Chelsea’s ears after they were desperate to bring him to West London only for their £55million deal to be hijacked by Xavi’s side.
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      With Barcelona battling financial difficulties the last thing they’d want is for the deal not to go through and lose a sizeable amount of money.
      Barca have spent heavily this summer bringing in the likes of Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski, who both have been registered after delays.

      More players could be set to arrive at the Nou Camp with Marcos Alonso, Hector Bellerin and Bernardo Silva some of the players linked with moves.
      There could be departures too with Frenkie de Jong, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Sergino Dest all rumoured to be of interest to Premier League sides. More

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      Robert Lewandowski has luxury £59,000 watch stolen outside Barcelona training ground… before chasing after thief

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      Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski chased a thief who stole his £59,000 watch as he signed autographs.Before an evening training session, the Poland hitman stopped to greet fans outside the club’s Ciutat Esportiva complex.
      Barca supremo Joan Laporta unveils star signing Robert LewandowskiCredit: Getty
      But one crafty thief used the distraction to open Lewandowski’s car door and make off with the high-end time piece.
      The striker sprinted after the culprit, who was eventually caught by police and the watch was then returned to a grateful Lewandowski.
      The 33-year-old joined Barca from Bayern Munich despite the Catalans being in financial turmoil which forced them to offload players before registering new signings.
      Chelsea and Manchester United both want Barca’s Dutch playmaker Frenkie de Jong.
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      While Blues boss Thomas Tuchel is also keen to link up with former Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
      But Lewandowski admitted he struggled in his La Liga debut against Rayo Vallecano.
      He said: “I was surprised when I saw six players inside their area and one of them marking me. This does not happen in the Bundesliga.
      “This way of playing is anti-football. I hope it’s the only team in the league that plays like this.”
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      Barcelona’s financial woes have not stopped them raiding the Prem for Leeds Brazil star Raphinha and Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen.
      But there is also movement looking likely in the other direction, with Manchester United eyeing LaLiga for Real Madrid star Casemiro and Atletico’s Yannick Carrasco. More

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      Man Utd ‘agree four-year contract with £60m Real Madrid star Casemiro and will pay midfielder £290K A WEEK’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have agreed a four-year contract with Casemiro, according to reports.And the Red Devils will splash out a whopping £290,000 per week on the midfielder.
      Casemiro is on the brink of completing his big-money move to Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Casemiro, 30, looks set to complete the move away from Real Madrid where he has won every trophy available including five Champions Leagues.
      It is understood United will pay around £60million for the Brazilian who is keen to explore a new adventure.
      And respected Italian football journalist Nicolo Schira says the two parties have sorted out his contract.
      Casemiro will earn around £15.2m per year until 2026 – which works out as just north of £290,000 a week.
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      He will be reunited with Raphael Varane at Old Trafford after their spell together in Madrid.
      United initially bid £50m for the former Porto loanee.
      However, Los Blancos were determined to push the fee up for the player they signed from Sao Paulo in 2013 – especially because he has three years remaining on his Bernabeu deal.
      The 63-cap international’s place in the squad, though, is under threat following the big-money arrival of Aurelien Tchouameni this summer.
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      Casemiro was not on new boss Erik ten Hag’s initial list of transfer targets in his first transfer window at Old Trafford.
      Frenkie de Jong was the No1 name.
      However, despite agreeing a fee of around £74m with Barcelona, United were unable to convince the Dutchman to move.
      And the shocking defeats to Brighton and Brentford meant drastic action was needed for the bottom-of-the-league United and Ten Hag identified a new holding midfielder as an absolute necessity.
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      It is reported United still want another midfielder, a forward, a right-back and a back-up goalkeeper.
      There could be major change off the field, too, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe eyeing up a sensational plot to buy the club.
      Current owners the Glazer family are said to be open to selling a minority stake in the Premier League crisis club, which has a reported total value of £5billion.
      And billionaire Ratcliffe, one of the richest people in Britain, would jump at the chance to invest in the Old Trafford side and take “full control”. More

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      Real Madrid want Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes as transfer replacement if Casemiro heads to Man Utd

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      REAL MADRID are reportedly targeting a move for Bruno Guimaraes if Casemiro leaves for Manchester United.The Magpies midfielder has been a revelation since joining from Lyon for £43million in January.
      Bruno Guimaraes is a reported transfer target for Real MadridCredit: Getty
      The Spanish giants want to replace Casemiro with Guimaraes if the former joins Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      His form has led to interest from Real Madrid, according to Spanish outlet AS.
      Guimaraes is reported to be top of the list of potential replacements for Casemiro.
      Manchester United are keen on the Real Madrid veteran and are reported to have offered Casemiro the chance to DOUBLE his wages with a switch to Old Trafford.
      And Casemiro is claimed to be open to leaving the club.
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      But a swoop for Guimaraes would not come cheap.
      It’s believed Newcastle would demand more than double the £43m they paid to sign him in January to let the midfielder leave.

      The 24-year-old has established himself as a key man on Tyneside, and is a key part of Eddie Howe’s project going forward.
      So it would take a mega-money bid in order for Toon to even consider parting ways with one of their prized assets.
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      Guimaraes has also forced his way into starting contention for the Brazil national team in recent months.
      And Guimaraes is the man Los Blancos chiefs want to replace his Brazilian team-mate if Casemiro does jump ship this summer.
      Real Madrid are set to bank around £50m if Casemiro does leave for Old Trafford.
      The Red Devils are in desperate need for midfield additions, having pulled out of a deal to sign Adrien Rabiot because of his wage demands. More