Real Madrid Players Send Heartwarming Message to Casemiro After Brazilian's Exit

• Players of Real Madrid have sent messages to Casemiro as he embarks on the next chapter of his career
• Casemiro has joined Manchester United on a reported four-year deal after spending ten years in the Spanish capital
• In nine years with Los Blancos, the Brazilian has won 15 major trophies including five Champions League titles and three La Liga titles

Real Madrid have officially announced that Casemiro will be leaving Santiago Bernabeu to join Manchester United.

The Brazilian has been offered a four-year contract with the option of a further 12-month extension.

Reports suggest the Red Devils will pay an initial £50 million but the overall fee would rise by another £10 million if certain clauses in the contract are met.

Erik Ten Hag is keen to sign a new defensive midfielder after failing to secure a deal for Barcelona anchorman Frenkie de Jong.

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The former Ajax manager has now turned his attention to the 30-year-old to solve their long-term engine room issues at Manchester.

After it was confirmed that Casemiro is leaving Real Madrid, his teammates have taken to Social Media to pay heart-warming tributes to the player.

Nacho via Instagram:

"Good luck in your new stage Casemiro! Here in Madrid you leave a trajectory for history. A pleasure to play with you my friend. Luck"

Vini jr via Instagram:

"Not much to say for you. Thank you and Thank you Every team needs a CASEMIRO. Good luck and God bless! LEGEND! Nothing happens and you can't @casemiro"

David Alaba:

"Good luck warrior"

Vini Tobias:

“Thank you very much for the advice, you are a reference, monster.”

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Real Madrid Identify Four Players in Their Squad to Replace Casemiro

Meanwhile, Real Madrid believe the defensive midfield position is well-covered as they have Aurelien Tchouameni, Fede Valverde and Eduardo Camavinga.

The Madrid hierarchy expects Tchouameni to play a key role in the starting eleven rather than stay on the bench after spending close to €100m to prise him away from AS Monaco last month.

Valverde and Camavinga have also proven to be versatile enough to play the defensive midfield

The Three Main Reasons Why Casemiro Wants to Join Manchester United

There are three factors pushing Casemiro to seriously think about moving to Manchester, Sports Brief earlier reported.

The first reason is that Casemiro feels his time at Real Madrid is over after winning 15 major trophies, including 5 Champions League titles.

Secondly, 30-year-old Casemiro wants to experience a new environment. This is the main reason that persuaded Raphael Varane to make the switch to England last summer.

Lastly, Manchester United are offering a massive salary that is making it difficult for Casemiro to decline.role.