Six Stunning Photos of Casemiro Wearing United’s Jersey for First Time Emerges

Six Stunning Photos of Casemiro Wearing United’s Jersey for First Time Emerges

Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:10 PM
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  • Brazilian midfielder Casemiro has been spotted in Manchester United kits for the first time since his transfer from Real Madrid
  • The 30-year-old traded Madrid for the Red Devils this summer for a fee of £60 million, signing a four-year deal
  • He is expected to commence training with his new teammates later today, ahead of potentially making his debut against Southampton this weekend

New Manchester United signing Casemiro is yet to kick a ball for the Red Devils but his arrival has sparked a great level of enthusiasm at the club.

Casemiro joined the 20-time Premier League champions from Real Madrid for a fee of £60 million rising to £70 million, depending on performance-related add-ons.

The Brazilian midfield metronome has been handed the No. 18 jersey, previously worn by Bruno Fernandes and legendary England midfielder Paul Scholes.

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Casemiro wore Man United's jersey for the first time since joining the Premier League club on a four-year deal. Photo credit: @Casemiro
Source: Twitter

The ex-Madrid man, who is expected to shore up the 'engine room', could make his long-awaited debut for Man United in their next league assignment against Southampton at St Mary's Stadium on Saturday, August 27.

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Casemiro could not hide his sheer excitement at joining the record-holders of the Premier League.

“Well, firstly, many thanks. There's no doubt I'm really excited. I've been very warmly welcomed. I've already felt that special affection from everyone towards me and of course that's really important." He told the club's official website.
"I felt that great affection from the moment I arrived and I think it's a new challenge. I'm absolutely delighted.
"I feel like I'm 20 or 18 years of age, I'm raring to go, I'm excited to be amongst my teammates, playing in the stadium and I think that it's just huge excitement and I'm absolutely delighted.”

Below are the first photos of Casemiro in a United jersey:

Home kit

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Casemiro looked resplendent in the home kits for Manchester United during his photoshoot. Photo credit: @ManUtd
Source: Twitter

Away kit

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The 30-year-old midfield enforcer posed in the away kit like the giant he is in the middle of the park. Photo credit: @ManUtd
Source: Twitter

Third kit

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The new Man United signing was all smiles as he wore the third kit. Photo credit: @ManUtd
Source: Twitter

Casemiro apologizes to United fans for not speaking English

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Manchester United’s new signing Casemiro once again put himself in the good books of the fans without kicking a ball as he apologized in advance for not being able to speak the English language.

The Red Devils recently completed the signing of the talented Real Madrid midfielder for a fee of £60million rising to £70m, depending on performance-related add-ons.

Casemiro signed a four-year deal with the option to add a further year to the deal.

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Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a Ligue 1, Bundesliga, and La Liga editor with five-year experience. He previously worked with Sports Corna and 360SportsGH.
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