Casemiro bids farewell at Old Trafford as Manchester United plan midfield replacement

Brazilian midfielder Casemiro bid an emotional farewell to Manchester United supporters during his final home appearance at Old Trafford on Sunday. The 34-year-old, whose contract expires at the end of the season, was visibly moved as he departed the pitch during United's 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest, receiving chants from the crowd and later skipping a planned press conference due to his emotional state.

Casemiro joined United in 2022 after a decorated nine-year spell at Real Madrid. During his four seasons in Manchester, he made over 150 appearances, scoring 26 goals, and was part of the squad that won the League Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024. This season, he contributed nine goals in 34 Premier League appearances, playing a key role in the club securing Champions League qualification and a third-place finish.

In a social media post, Casemiro expressed his gratitude, writing that Manchester had become part of him and would forever be his home. Interim manager Michael Carrick acknowledged the player's contributions, stating that Casemiro had been excellent and that while part of football is that things come to an end, the club thanked him for everything he had done.