Why i left Real Madrid for Manchester United — Casemiro

Brazilian midfielder Casemiro has revealed that his move to Manchester United happened at an “ideal” time to leave Real Madrid.

Casemiro made a shock switch to Old Trafford last summer in a move that saw United pay £60 million for his signature.

The then 30-year-old put pen to paper on a five-year contract that will see him stay at the club until the summer of 2027.

The move to United ended Casemiro’s seven-year romance with Real Madrid, where he won several titles.

He lifted the Champions League five times, and won three LALIGA and Club World Cup titles.

However, he joined United in a shock move last summer, helping the Reds win the Carabao Cup and picking a ticket back to the Champions League.

According to a report by Daily Mail, the Brazilian has now explained his move to England, describing it as the “ideal moment.”

'First I spoke with my family, who accepted it immediately,' the defensive midfielder told Brazilian magazine,” he said.

'It was the opportunity to leave a great club (Real Madrid) at the top, at an age that still allows me to have that hunger to continue winning. 

'If it had been two or three years from now, I wouldn't have left Real Madrid to go to another big one, I wouldn't have that ambition to change leagues and leverage another giant club. It was the ideal moment.'

Speaking further, Casemiro adds that it was easy at first after then switch but everyone has been good to him.

'Of course, everyone wants love and respect,' he added. 'Everyone at the club has always been very affectionate.

'I felt loved from the first day, which was not easy after ten years at Real Madrid. It is the result of the work on the field, it was a very good mix of fans, employees, players, and that has been very important for my adaptation.'

Casemiro made 28 appearances in the Premier League last season, with four goals and three assists to his name. He also received two red cards.