Casemiro has shared an emotional farewell message to Real Madrid fans as he prepares to make his big-money move to Manchester United.
The Red Devils confirmed on Friday that they have an agreement in place to bring the 30-year-old midfielder to Old Trafford, once a number of details have been finalised.
Brazilian has taken to social media to say a heartfelt goodbye to Madrid’s fans.
In a post on Twitter, Casemiro wrote: “have lived the most wonderful story that I ever thought. I hope to return one day to what will always be my home.
“Not in a thousand lifetimes will I be able to give back to @RealMadrid all that you have given me. Forever… Hala Madrid!”
The midfielder is set to call an end to nine and a half seasons at the Santiago Bernabeu – having joined on loan from Sau Paulo in 2013 before being assigned to Madrid’s B-team in Segunda División.
Since then he’s won five Champions Leagues, three Club World Cups, three UEFA Super Cups, three LaLiga titles, one Copa del Rey and three Spanish Super Cups during his 336 appearances for the club.
