Casemiro: Workaholic Midfielder Bids Real Madrid Farewell in Touching Message Ahead of Man United Move

• Brazil midfielder Casemiro has bid Real Madrid farewell in a heartfelt message ahead of his move to Premier League outfit Manchester United
• Casemiro's arrival will fill a gaping hole in coach Erik Ten Hag's midfield after his prolonged pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie De Jong ended in failure
• The 30-year-old Brazilian international is unlikely to be available for United's next match against sworn rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford on Monday, August 22

Hardworking midfielder Casemiro has penned a heartwarming message to bid farewell to Real Madrid ahead of his move to Manchester United.

The Brazilian midfield linchpin completed a shock move to Man United on Friday night after ending his near-decade association with Real Madrid.

The 30-year-old joined Los Blancos from Sao Paulo in 2013 and has been a key figure in midfield for Madrid, winning a plethora of titles with the Spanish giants including five Champions League titles.

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Casemiro is expected to steady the troubled waters at United, who are currently perched at the bottom of the Premier League log.

He took to the micro-blogging platform, Twitter, to pen a touching farewell message to Real Madrid.

"I have lived the most wonderful story that I ever thought. I hope to return one day to what will always be my home. Not in a thousand lifetimes will I be able to give back to Real Madrid.

"And Real Madrid all that you have given me. Forever… Hala Madrid!" Casemiro wrote.

Casemiro will reunite with current Man United stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Raphael Varane during their stint with Real Madrid.

Man United agrees to sign Madrid midfielder Casemiro

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Manchester United have agreed to sign Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro in a deal worth up to a reported £60 million ($70 million).

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United manager Erik ten Hag has been desperate to land a defensive midfielder since taking charge at Old Trafford and has finally settled for Casemiro after failing to sign Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong.

Troubled United, who sit bottom of the Premier League after embarrassing defeats against Brighton and Brentford, are set to pay an initial £50 million.