Casemiro to reject advances of Real Madrid to stay at Manchester United | OneFootball

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is reportedly wanted by former club Real Madrid but wants to remain at Old Trafford to work with new head coach Ruben Amorim.

The Brazilian joined United from Real Madrid in August 2022 after nine trophy-laden seasons in the Spanish capital.

The midfield general was a key component of Erik ten Hag’s early success at Old Trafford but his United career soured considerably last season with a string of poor performances and an inability to adapt to the Dutchman’s chaotic tactics.

It was reported that he would leave the club last summer but no transfer ever materialised. Nonetheless, reports still indicate that the Brazilian is not in INEOS’ long term plans and they would consider a January sale, in spite of his improved showings this season.

Brazilian outlet Trivela assert that the Brazilian may have an avenue out of the club from the unlikely source of his former side, Real Madrid.

The website states that the “wave of absences” at the Bernabeu has led them to consider a shock move for their “great idol”.

Manager Carlo Ancelotti is said to be keen to work with him once again and “Casemiro is seen as a player who can help in the development of athletes such as Camavinga and Tchoauméni.”

Trivela claim that the Spanish club are set for disappointment however, as they have “learned that Casemiro is not thinking about returning to his ‘home’ at Real Madrid.”

“The player is fully focused on his current situation at Manchester United. The change in management, with the departure of Erik Ten Hag and the arrival of Rúben Amorim, has left the midfielder excited about the club’s prospects.”

The 32 year old also reportedly believes that his cycle at Madrid is finished and would need to be seriously convinced to return.

Casemiro has impressed lately, bagging three goals in less than a month, but his long term future is still very much in doubt.

Amorim is said to be less than impressed with the intensity at the club and it is doubtful the veteran could add the required energy that the Portuguese coach demands from his midfielders.