Casemiro is desperate to win trophies with Manchester United after arriving from Real Madrid in the summer window.
Casemiro can win his first trophy with United on Sunday. (Image: Manchester United)
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has revealed that he wants to be known at Old Trafford as a player who wins silverware as he prepares for the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle United on Sunday.
The Brazilian ace has been incredibly impressive since his summer move from Real Madrid, with the five-time Champions League winner helping United as they attempt to win their first trophy since 2017. The Reds currently sit third in the Premier League table and are the only side in England still competing on all four fronts.
Erik ten Hag’s side have the chance to end their trophy draught this weekend when they face Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final. In addition, United are through to the last-16 of the Europa League and take on West Ham in the fifth round of the FA Cup.
Casemiro has made 32 appearances for the Reds since arriving at Old Trafford, registering four goals and five assists. While the 31-year-old acknowledges that winning the Premier League is a difficult task, he is determined to lift silverware with United.
“I want to be known here as a player who wins championships,” he told United’s official website. “That’s the most important thing. Regardless if we win or not, because we know it’s hard to win titles, especially the Premier League, where all games are tough.
“But I want to win titles and important games here. It’s not easy. We know that. Especially because we’re talking about the most difficult league in the world. But that’s what I want to be known for.”
Frenkie De Jong’s “special reaction” to Man United celebrations has fans in a frenzy
Manchester United fans are convinced footballer Frenkie de Jong is going to join the club in the summer after video footage showed the Barcelona player looking longingly at United players celebrating with the fans.
Last night saw the electric atmosphere of years gone by return to Old Trafford as Manchester United took on Barcelona and beat the La Liga leaders to progress to the next round of the UEFA Europa League.
With a narrow victory of 4-3 on aggregate after two second-half goals from United, courtesy of Fred and Antony, the players and fans celebrated together at the full-time whistle and footage from those celebrations appeared to show 25-year-old Dutchman de Jong watching on.
A clip shared on Twitter showed defender Raphaël Varane running over to supporters and receiving rapturous cheers and he punched his fist in the air.
Eagle-eyed viewers of the clip were quick to spot de Jong lurking in the background watching Varane celebrate United’s win.
De Jong has been rumoured to be coming to United since as early as last summer, but after this clip, fans appear to think this summer’s transfer window will finally be the one.
The TikTok has been viewed over 2.3 million times and in the comments, people were speculating.
One person wrote: “Look at de jong seeing what he missed out on.”
Someone else pointed out: “De Jong watching closely.”
Another argued: “De jong definitely coming in the summer bro feel in love.”
The video was also shared on Twitter with the caption: “Nah de jong is defo joining in the summer I’m certain of it, look at him.”It’s believed United manager Erik ten Hag has wanted to sign his fellow countryman since his appointment at the club at the end of the 2021/22 season. Clearly, fans believe this time around it might actually happen.
Source: indy100.com; manchestereveningnews.co.uk
