Casemiro has United 'regrets'
Casemiro has regrets over joining Manchester United with the club wanting to sign Benfica’s teenage midfield star Joao Neves.
Casemiro joined United in a £70million deal last summer to end a trophy-laden nine years at Real Madrid – where he won five Champions League crowns at the base of a midfield alongside Toni Kroos and Luka Modric. The trio formed a formidable partnership that largely dominated Europe.
The Brazilian’s arrival has helped transform Erik ten Hag’s team in his debut season, adding balance, control and structure to the side while also becoming a leader on the pitch. United ended their six-year trophy drought with the EFL Cup title, while also reaching the FA Cup final and recording a top three league finish.
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