Manchester United fans will look back on Casemiro’s time in red with genuine affection after the Brazilian confirmed he will leave the club at the end of the 2025/26 season. While his Old Trafford journey still has games left to be written, his legacy is already secure as one defined by leadership, big moments and an unrelenting desire to win.
Signed from Real Madrid in the summer of 2022 after lifting his fifth Champions League title, Casemiro arrived with questions around his age and mileage. He answered them emphatically. Across 146 appearances for United, he proved to be far more than a “steady” defensive midfielder, offering goals, authority and composure in the biggest matches.
Some of his finest moments came when United needed him most. His first goal, a towering header in stoppage time at Chelsea, rescued a vital point. Months later at Wembley, he opened the scoring against Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final, setting the tone for United’s first trophy in six years.
Casemiro’s influence extended beyond goals. His reading of the game, crunching tackles and brave passing made him the heartbeat of the midfield. Even during difficult periods marked by injuries, tactical changes and spells out of position, his competitive hunger never faded.
That spirit shone again in later seasons, from a dominant Manchester derby display featuring 11 tackles, to a remarkable Europa League comeback against Lyon where he won a penalty and provided two crucial assists in the closing minutes.
In an era where many stars have struggled to leave a lasting mark at Old Trafford, Casemiro did so with commitment, personality and a relentless will to compete. As his United chapter nears its end, he departs not just as a serial winner, but as a player who truly embraced the red jersey.
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