Manchester United are set to pay Spanish giants, Real Madrid an initial £50.7m for Casemiro with £8.5m in add-ons.
Casemiro spoke to Real Madrid boss, Carlo Ancelotti last night regarding his future and transfer stories.
“I talked to him this morning,” Ancelotti said. “He wants to try a new challenge, a new opportunity. I and the club understand it.
“With what he’s done at this club and the person he is, we have to respect it. There are talks right now, nothing is official, but he wants to leave.
“We wish him all the best in his next challenge.“
The Brazilin and former Sao Paulo man has played over 300 times for Madrid and has been part of five Champions League successes.
Casemiro will be United’s fourth summer signing after the arrivals of Christian Eriksen, Tyrell Malacia and Lisandro Martinez. He will be offered a four-year contract with the option of a further 12 months at Old Trafford.
