Why Casemiro to United is bad news for just about everyone

Revista de la Liga with Graham Hunter · Aug 19, 2022 · 24m

The simmering transfer of Casemiro from Madrid to Manchester United would be the most disappointing in my many years reporting on this game.

For Madrid, it's sabotage: their midfield can't be the same without one of its keystones and the domino affect could mean the end of an era.

For a footballer who turns 31 this season, it's bad timing: he is dropped into a team with no Champions League football this season and likely none next season. He does not speak the language. But he will make a lot of money.

For United, it's a challenge: they are moving for one of my favourite players to watch and…