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Casemiro has heaped praise on Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo as speculation over his own future at Old Trafford continues.
Erik ten Hag's side have endured a difficult season so far, though hopes of Champions League qualification are still alive as the business end of the campaign approaches. One shining light of United's season has been the breakthrough of Mainoo, who has starred in midfield after emerging from the club's academy set-up.
At just 18 years of age, Mainoo's technical ability and composure on the ball defies his age and experience. The teenager has made just 11 Premier League appearances, but fans and pundits alike are already calling for the United ace to earn his first senior England call-up.
Few know just how good Mainoo is better than his team-mates, so United fans should take note of the latest glowing review of the teenager, which comes from colleague Casemiro. The former Real Madrid man has heaped praise on his fellow midfielder.
"I think United will have a top player for the next years, easily," Casemiro explained. "He's a top player. He's exceptional. He's a humble, hard-working player. He knows how to listen. He's a great player. Since I play alongside him, I know Manchester United will have one of the best midfielders in the Premier League for the next years, easily."
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If Casemiro's assessment that Mainoo will be one of the league's best over the next few years, it will certainly come in handy for the Red Devils given the Brazil international is expected to call time on his own United stay come the end of the season.
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Casemiro has heaped praise on fellow United midfielder Kobbiee MainooLast term saw Casemiro enjoy a promising debut campaign at the club, helping United end their six-year trophy drought with a Carabao Cup win. He also played his part in United's run to the FA Cup final, where they were eventually beaten by local rivals Manchester City.
However, the Selecao star has failed to recapture that form this season and has faced plenty of question marks regarding his age and for how much longer he can operate at the level required in the Premier League. The January transfer window saw plenty of speculation suggesting Casemiro could be the latest big name to ply his trade in the Saudi Pro League.
Though contracted to United until the summer of 2026, the likes of Al Nassr and Al Hilal have both been touted as potential destinations for Casmiro as soon as this coming summer.
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