Michael Carrick urged to U-turn on Manchester United transfer decision | Football
Bryan Robson has urged Michael Carrick to reverse Manchester United’s decision to let ‘absolute top player’ Casemiro leave Old Trafford.
Casemiro announced in January that he would be leaving the Premier League giants at the end of the season.
The 34-year-old joined Manchester United in the summer of 2022 after ending his near decade-long spell with Real Madrid.
Casemiro played well over 300 games for the Spanish giants, helping Real win three La Liga titles and a staggering five Champions Leagues.
Given his success in Madrid, Casemiro’s early form at Old Trafford was a surprise as the veteran midfielder initially struggled to adapt to the Premier League and looked exposed in a poor United side.
The Brazil international received criticism from a number of pundits, with Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher infamously urging him to leave Manchester United on Sky Sports and claiming his talents had ‘left him’.
But Casemiro has been one of United’s most consistent players over the past two seasons and former captain Robson is of the opinion he should be convinced to stay for at least another season.
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‘I would encourage Casemiro to stay,’ Red Devils legend Robson told BoyleSports. ‘He’s had a really good season this year.
‘He’s a top player. He’s got a great football brain. He’s a really good passer of the ball. He heads the ball well and when he goes in to tackle, he means it.
‘You don’t stay at Real Madrid for the amount of years he did and win Champions League titles if you’re not an absolute top player and people see what you’re really good at.
‘So I think next season he could definitely give us a little bit more with his experience. He was great in Europe last year too.’
Casemiro does have a one-year extension option in his contract but Manchester United decided not to activate it.
‘I will carry Manchester United with me throughout my entire life,’ Casemiro said in a statement.
‘From the first day that I walked out at this beautiful stadium, I felt the passion of Old Trafford and the love that I now share with our supporters for this special club.
‘It is not time to say goodbye; there are many more memories to create during the next four months.
‘We still have a lot to fight for together; my complete focus will, as always, remain on giving my everything to help our club to succeed.
‘It is so special and I will always carry this club with me for all my life. I will always be a Manchester United fan, my whole family too.
‘In England, I am red, I am Manchester United until death. So all I want to say is: thank you for everything.
‘It isn’t a goodbye, it is just a new chapter in my life, I will always be with Manchester United.
‘Thank you, thank you everyone that made this time in my life so special, especially the fans. I will never forget my song! Thank you very much.’
Manchester United were fifth in the Premier League at the time of Ruben Amorim’s sacking in January but have since climbed to third under caretaker boss Michael Carrick.
Carrick’s unbeaten start came to an end last week however, with the Red Devils suffering a 2-1 defeat to ten-man Newcastle United at St James Park.
United have the weekend off following their early FA Cup exit but return to Premier League action next Sunday against top-four rivals Aston Villa.
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Michael Carrick urged to U-turn on Manchester United transfer decision | Football
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