August 21st 2024.
It seems that Casemiro's future at Manchester United is secure, much to the delight of manager Erik ten Hag. The Brazilian midfielder has caught the eye during his pre-season performances with the club, earning himself a place in the starting lineup for the upcoming season.
This comes as a surprise, as just a few months ago it seemed that Casemiro's time at the club was coming to an end. He was dropped from the team for the FA Cup final against Manchester City in May, with Sofyan Amrabat taking his place. This decision raised doubts about Casemiro's future, and it appeared that he might be on his way out of the club.
There were even rumors of interest from Saudi Arabia for the former Real Madrid player, but no bids have been received by Manchester United. However, the club has set their sights on signing Paris Saint-Germain's Manuel Ugarte, who would potentially take Casemiro's spot in the starting lineup. With Casemiro's high salary of £340,000 per week, it was expected that the club would try to offload the 32-year-old.
Last season was a challenging one for Casemiro, but it seems that he has turned things around. According to reports, Ten Hag is now willing to keep him at the club after his impressive performances in the pre-season. Casemiro had a full pre-season with the team, as he was not included in Brazil's squad for the Copa America. He proved his worth in the Community Shield against Manchester City, and continued to impress in the team's first Premier League match against Fulham.
Despite the positive turn of events for Casemiro, Manchester United is still pursuing a deal for Ugarte. The club is currently working on a season-long loan with an obligation to buy the 21-year-old Uruguayan from PSG. The French club is reportedly asking for £51 million for Ugarte, who joined them from Sporting Lisbon in 2023.
Fans of Manchester United can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that Casemiro will be staying with the club. With the addition of Ugarte, the team's midfield will only get stronger, and it will be exciting to see how these two players will contribute to the team's success in the upcoming season.
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