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Ronaldo has asked Al-Nassr’s top brass to sign the midfield veteran in the winter transfer window. Manchester United are happy to listen to offers for the Brazilian as his £300,000-a-week contract occupies a huge chunk of the overall wage bill and are looking for £30…Read More
Cristiano Ronaldo, Casemiro.
Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly asked his club to sign Manchester United misfit Casemiro in January. Since Ruben Amorim arrived at Old Trafford as head coach, Casemiro has encountered issues getting enough playing time. The Red Devils have also approved the Brazilian’s potential departure as he is not in the manager’s plan. Now, the Daily Star has reported that Ronaldo wants to see his ex-teammate in Saudi Arabia. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has ‘told’ Al-Nassr’s top brass to sign the midfield veteran in the winter transfer window. Ronaldo’s request is aimed towards preventing the Stefano Pioli-coached side from further faltering in the Saudi Pro League title race.
As per the report, Ronaldo reckons that signing one of the most decorated midfielders in European football would raise the Saudi Pro League’s profile even higher. The Knights of Najd previously showcased their interest in the Brazilian star in the last two years, which they dropped this season.
Ronaldo and Casemiro were teammates at Real Madrid for over half a decade. The Brazilian joined Ronaldo and company in the Spanish capital in January 2013. He arrived from Sao Paulo at the age of 20. Casemiro’s arrival paved the way for one of the most successful eras in Real Madrid’s history. They went on to share four Champions League trophies and three La Liga titles at the club, alongside several other pieces of silverware. The partnership eventually ended when Ronaldo left Real Madrid for Juventus in 2018.
Casemiro was reunited with Ronaldo at Old Trafford in the summer of 2022. While the duo had enjoyed phenomenal success together in the past, they failed to guide the Red Devils to any major silverware. Now, Ronaldo and Casemiro are on the verge of playing club football together for a third time. Manchester United are happy to listen to offers for the Brazilian as his £300,000-a-week contract at the club occupies a huge chunk of the overall wage bill. They are reportedly looking for £30 million for Casemiro in the January transfer window.
Casemiro has missed the club’s last three league games and was benched during their 2-1 win over Rangers in the Europa League. The Saudi Pro League transfer window will close on January 30. This leaves Al-Nassr only a few days to strike a deal with Manchester United for Casemiro.
