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Casemiro has denied that his transfer from Actual Madrid to Manchester United is motivated by cash, saying he is becoming a member of “the largest membership in England” and is wanting ahead to linking up once more with Cristiano Ronaldo.

The 2 golf equipment introduced on Friday {that a} deal had been agreed in precept, with sources telling ESPN that United would pay an preliminary £60 million price with £10m in potential add-ons.

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In a ceremony on Monday attended by Casemiro’s household, membership executives, teaching workers and teammates, Madrid paid tribute to a participant who has received 5 Champions League trophies in 9 years on the membership.

“It is all the time troublesome once you take such an vital choice,” Casemiro mentioned in a information convention. “After the Champions League remaining [against Liverpool on May 28] I spoke to my agent, I mentioned I felt like my time right here was ending… My agent advised me to go away on vacation. After a month, we got here again and I nonetheless felt like that.”

Madrid membership president Florentino Perez mentioned: “I by no means thought at the present time may come. You could have been exemplary on daily basis, and within the second of your farewell too. That is why you have earned the correct to determine your future and we should respect that.”

United turned to Casemiro, 30, as they give the impression of being to show round a disastrous begin to the Premier League season — dropping to Brighton and Brentford — after they have been unable to conclude offers for Frenkie de Jong and Adrien Rabiot.

“What I am in search of is new challenges, new targets, making an attempt a brand new league and a brand new nation,” Casemiro mentioned. “What I’ve received at Actual Madrid is historical past. Now I’ve to assist Manchester United, the place I have never received something.

Casemiro performed an important half in a golden period at Actual Madrid, profitable 5 Champions League titles throughout his nine-year spell. David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Photographs

“The Premier League is a contest I like, that I wished to play in. The few individuals who suppose that [the move is about money] do not know me. If it was for cash I would have gone 4 or 5 years in the past…The very last thing I’ve thought of is that.”

The Brazil worldwide joined Madrid from Sao Paulo in 2013 and have become an indispensable member of the facet, anchoring the midfield alongside Toni Kroos and Luka Modric.

He performed a key function in a golden period at Madrid, profitable three Champions Leagues in a row in 2016, 2017 and 2018, in addition to a LaLiga and Champions League double this yr.

“Toni [Kroos] wrote to me at 4am asking if it was true that I used to be going!” Casemiro mentioned. “He is been sick [with flu], so he wasn’t sleeping. He wrote to me and I replied saying: ‘Hey let me sleep a bit!’ [Kroos and Modric] are my buddies. It is easy to play with these two.”

Casemiro will be a part of extra two former teammates — Ronaldo and Raphael Varane — at Previous Trafford.

“I’ll the largest membership in England,” he mentioned. “It is true we cannot play within the Champions League this yr however Manchester United can compete with the greatness of Actual Madrid, albeit not proper now. I have never spoken to Cristiano [Ronaldo], however I am wanting ahead to enjoying with him. He is aware of what I consider him, he is one of many best gamers of all time.”

Supply: espn.co.uk