Casemiro on Benches, Transfers, and Chicken Feet…
Casemiro is in a bit of a pickle at Manchester United! The 33-year-old Brazilian, who’s signed up at Old Trafford until 2026—and yes, they’ve got an extra year in their pocket—feels it’s “too soon” to predict where he’ll be camping out with his football boots after this season. Despite being paid handsomely and his previous glory at Real Madrid, poor Casemiro has got a better chance of starting a love affair with bench-warming than starting matches; that’s three out of 14 for you stat lovers.
He made an unexpected debut against Real Sociedad recently, only because of an injury crisis that left Man United scraping the bottom of the roster barrel. Despite a not-so-fantastic showing against the mighty Newcastle at the start of the year, he’s back, faster than you can say ‘Magpies stole my thunder’, ready to face Arsenal. To sprinkle some salt in, Saudi Pro League clubs passed on him while shopping for football megapixels! Talk about a double whammy!
Despite his transfer market woes, there’s no bad blood here! Casemiro insists he’s happier than a clam at high tide to work his samba magic for United. In his words, he always aims to dazzle on the Carrington dance floor or the Old Trafford stage, ensuring he’s ready each time the coach blows the conch shell.
