Florentino Perez Hails Casemiro as a Real Madrid Legend in an Emotional Tribute to the Man United Bound Star

• Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says the club is very proud of the history Casemiro has made at Santiago Bernabeu, ahead of his transfer to Manchester United
• Casemiro brings the curtain down on a nine-and-a-half-year stint at Madrid this week after agreeing to move to the English Premier League
• the Brazilian midfielder has won 5 UEFA Champions League trophies alongside many other accolades in his 9 years at Real Madrid

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has paid a glowing tribute to Casemiro as the Brazilian midfielder gets set to end his 9-year reign at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Casemiro accepted a dizzying financial offer and is now moving on to Manchester United after Real Madrid accepted the Red Devils’ offer of €70million plus a further €15million in potential variables.

According to Football Espana and FOTMOB, Perez has labeled Caseniro as a role model for the younger players and revealed the Brazilian leaves Real Madrid as a club legend.

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"You've been a role model for this club, and everybody admires you for the commitment you have given since the day of your arrival. You have given the best for this club and your attitude and talent has taken you very far.

"You have achieved so much. You are leaving the club as a Real Madrid legend. Thank you very much for helping us make history at Real Madrid."

Casemiro won 18 trophies including five Champions League titles, three Super Cups, three La Liga titles and is expected to be unveiled by Manchester United later on Monday, August 22.

Casemiro moved to tears as he bids emotional farewell to Real Madrid

Meanwhile, Casemiro could not stop the tears from flowing as the Brazilian midfielder bid farewell to Real Madrid after 9-years at the Spanish capital.

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Real Madrid had compiled Casemiro’s best moments at the club in a video that was played during his farewell press conference which moved the midfielder to tears Marca reports.

Casemiro expressed his gratitude to Los Blancos as he revealed he is delighted to have been part of the historic squad that won the Champions Leagues between 2014 and 2022.

Man Utd agree to sign Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro

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

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.