Casemiro’s replacement arrives as Manchester United complete $67M Andrey Santos deal

Casemiro
Carlos Henrique Casemiro
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Carlos Henrique Casimiro (born 23 February 1992), also known mononymously as Casemiro [ka.zeˈmi.ɾu], is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Manchester United and the Brazil national team. Casemiro began his career with São Paulo and progressed through the ranks. He scored 11 goals in 111 games as a midfielder for the club. His defensive abilities caught the attention of Real Madrid, and he joined the club on loan in January 2013. He played 15 games for Real Madrid Castilla during his loan spell. Afterward, he was signed permanently by Real Madrid for a fee of £5.1 million, becoming a part of their first-team squad at the Santiago Bernabéu. After joining Real Madrid, Casemiro initially struggled to break into the first team. He was loaned to Porto to gain more playing time. During his time at Porto, Casemiro performed impressively and helped the team reach the Champions League quarterfinals. Porto had an option to buy Casemiro after his loan ended but Real Madrid decided to cancel this, paying a €7 million penalty fee to Porto in the summer transfer window of 2015. After returning to the club, Casemiro played a crucial role in Real Madrid's success, becoming one of the best defensive midfielders in the world, and winning numerous trophies including three La Liga titles, three Supercopa de España, three FIFA Club World Cups, three UEFA Super Cups, one Copa del Rey and five UEFA Champions Leagues. In 2022, he left Real Madrid and joined Manchester United for a transfer worth a reported €70.65m, winning the EFL Cup in his first season. A full international since 2011, Casemiro was in Brazil's squad at the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups as well as four Copa América tournaments, winning the 2019 Copa América and finishing as a runner-up in 2021.
Career
- 1992Born
- 2009Joined Brazil national under-17 football team
- 2010Joined São Paulo FC
- 2011Joined Brazil national under-20 football team
- 2011Joined Brazil men's national football team
- 2013Joined Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
- 2013Joined Real Madrid Castilla
- 2013Joined Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
- 2014Joined FC Porto
- 2022Joined Manchester United F.C.
Trivia
- •Place of birth: São José dos Campos
- •Citizenship: Brazil, Spain
- •Known as: association football player
- •Sport: association football
What happened recently
Manchester United signs Andrey Santos from Chelsea to fill midfield hole left by Casemiro - 10TV
Casemiro fears he will be holding back tears - Official Manchester United Website
Manchester United still haven't replaced one Casemiro trait they can't live without
Shopping for Carrick and Man Utd: Baleba and other midfielders who might replace Casemiro
Casemiro reveals ‘important aspect’ that allowed Brazil to beat Japan in World Cup
Casemiro's wife and daughter went through all the emotions in the book after his crucial equalizer today
Brazil EQUALIZES 🚨 Casemiro Scores Powerful Header vs Japan | 2026 FIFA World Cup™
Roy Keane rips into Casemiro for his first-half display in Brazil v Japan World Cup clash
Casemiro’s daughter in tears after Man Utd star goes from zero to hero to lead Brazil’s World Cup fightback vs Japan
Roy Keane swallows pride and changes his mind on Brazil World Cup star Casemiro after brutal half
'Brazil Vs Brazil': Casemiro Hilariously Tackles Paqueta During Japan Clash In FIFA World Cup 2026; Video Viral
Casemiro SCORES just minutes after fans claimed Man Utd star’s World Cup performance vs Japan was ‘just sad’
Match-winner Casemiro leads Brazil's comeback victory over Japan in World Cup showdown
Explained: Why Casemiro's transfer to Inter Miami has been delayed as outgoing Man Utd star eyes Lionel Messi link
Man Utd close in on first summer signing with £38m deal for Casemiro replacement edging nearer
Inter Miami nears Casemiro signing despite LA Galaxy’s MLS discovery rights: Sources
Casemiro proved Jamie Carragher's brutal 'leave the football' jibe wrong at Man Utd - but time is right for overpaid star to leave and Red Devils' midfield rebuild to begin
Casemiro has found it tough against Liverpool – but he is still important at Man Utd