Manchester United new signing Casemiro got emotional at his farewell event to Real Madrid today, MySportDab reports.
But, the Brazilian promised to one day return back to the club where he spent nine years.
At Real Madrid, he won 12 major trophies such as, LaLiga titles and five Champions Leagues.
The 30-year-old midfielder has now signed for Manchester United in a £70 million deal.
He is set to be unveiled at Old Trafford tonight before the Liverpool match.
After struggling to speak at his official farewell, an Casemiro finally said: ‘When I left Sao Paulo, I was very confident that I would one day play at Real Madrid. Here I built everything.
‘The greatest title for me is coming to train every morning at this club. As you know, I don’t like being in the news, but I’ll say the truth.
‘About my teammates, I can’t discuss: Modrić and Kroos. We’ve won a lot together over the years.’
After speaking about his career at Real Madrid, Casemiro also talked about his plans in the Premier League.
He said: ‘I am excited to join a club like Manchester United. I’m surely return back one day. I want to give back everything they gave me.’
Real Madrid President Fiorentino Perez also spoke about Casemiro today.
He said: Casemiro ‘is definitely one of our most special players in the last ten years.
‘You have developed into one of our most important players, today is a very special day for us at the club.’
Manchester United fans are happy that their search for a defensive midfielder is now over.
The Red Devils are yet to win a single match this season and now sit 19th in the Premier League.
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