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Casemiro ‘can’t wait’ to get started at Man Utd

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– Manchester United signing Casemiro says he is the “happiest man alive” after joining the club and is excited to play alongside international team-mate and “great player” Fred.

– The Brazil midfielder arrived from Real Madrid this week in a £70m deal.

– The 30-year-old was presented at Old Trafford prior to the 2-1 victory over Liverpool on Monday.

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– The victory came after back-to-back defeats at the season’s start, with Fred criticised by some fans.

– Casemiro revealed he had spoken to Fred before making the move.

– “He’s a friend who I’ve played alongside in the national team for a good number of games and years,” he told the club’s website.

– He added: “He’s a great player and that’s why he plays for Man United and Brazil. Fred has a lot of qualities.

– “I think he’s a player that has good movement. He’s very mobile, passes the ball well, he has a good shot on him, he can play with both feet, left or right, he can pass the ball well with either foot.

– “Again, that’s why he plays for Brazil and he’s a very important player at this club and I think he’ll help me a great deal as he’s Brazilian.”

– Casemiro is also reuniting with Cristiano Ronaldo and Raphael Varane at Man Utd, with the three having played together at Real Madrid.

– Ronaldo has pushed to leave Old Trafford this summer but appears unlikely to leave before the deadline and Casemiro is looking forward to reuniting with him.

– “We could spend all day talking about Cristiano. He’s one of the best players in the history of football.” he said.

– “Looking back at his time at Real Madrid, I think we spent seven years together, so it’s an honour to play once again with these players.”

– Casemiro also revealed he had played at Old Trafford as a 15-year-old in youth competition while at Sao Paulo and harboured ambitions to one day return.

– “When I played in that Nike Cup I would have liked to come here and now that I’m here again I’m the happiest man alive,” he said.

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