United revealed this afternoon that they had agreed a deal to take Casemiro to Old Trafford in a £70m deal and the football world is reacting to the news.
Ferdinand, who made over 450 appearances for United between 2002 and 2014, described the midfielder as “the type of player that Manchester United need”, but continued to question the fee involved in the deal and Casemiro’s ability to adapt.
Rio Ferdinand hails Manchester United signing of Brazilian midfielder Casemiro
Casemiro close to joining Manchester United in £70m deal from Real Madrid
“Wow, listen man… that type of player that Manchester United need, that type of character that Manchester United needs more than anything else,” Ferdinand said in a video posted on his YouTube channel.
“He’s the type of person, single. Is it overpriced? Yes.’
However, Ferdinand praised the five-time Champions League winner, who is set to sign a four-year deal at Old Trafford in the coming days.
“The positives I’ll start with,” added the 43-year-old.
“First and foremost, the guy is a real winner, he knows how to win, he’s been integral to everything positive at Real Madrid in recent years.
‘[He has been] one of the key guys alongside Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Karim Benzema.’
The midfielder won five Champions League titles during his time in Spain with Madrid
Brazil star arrives after trophy-laden career at Madrid – graphic from SofaScore
Casemiro’s move is subject to personal terms being agreed, but it looks like Untied have finally found the midfielder they’ve been searching for all summer.
Erik ten Hag’s side have been repeatedly rejected by a number of targets, first chasing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, but off-field problems got in the way and they were eventually forced to abandon their pursuit.
Personal terms then prevented Juventus star Adrien Rabiot from moving to Old Trafford, but the Red Devils eventually completed a deal, with Casemiro set to officially join the club soon.
Ferdinand added: “When the big games come, this guy plays. He knows what he’s doing, he’s there.
“There are no emotions with him. He’s not a marketer, he’s not a man of ability, he’s not someone who wants to get fans out of their seats with a bit of skill. He is there to do a job which means the team is better, runs more efficiently, will have a chance to win because he is in the team.
“He is first and foremost a team player, which I love about him. If there’s a fight, he’s a man you want on your side.’
United, having lost their first two games of the season, were looking for a midfielder
Ferdinand disputed the fee involved in the transfer, saying there was “zero resale value”
However, Ferdinand questioned United’s long-term plan with the addition, before sending a warning to fans that it may take time for the player to adapt to the Premier League.
“Are there negatives? Yes, there are,” he said.
“Obviously the age, 30, I wouldn’t say it’s a huge negative, but if you talk from a business point of view from the club’s point of view, there will be zero resale value.
“You’re probably looking at somewhere around £100m in wages. If you get change from this you will be lucky.
Former defender Ferdinand made over 450 appearances for United between 2002 and 2014.
“Coming from Spain for Casemiro to a team that has absolutely no confidence is absolutely difficult in all areas, especially tactically, physically, mentally… I think it will be a huge ask for a 30-year-old to come in, recharge, reboot and go again.
He did that and he succeeded in a team that is very well trained with solid players there, solid method and philosophy, a way of playing.
‘[But] he’s coming somewhere now where everything is brand new in terms of coaching, behind the scenes it’s brand new. People start trying to decipher what is good, what is bad. There is a lot of uncertainty behind the scenes and confidence is very low.
“In the Premier League, the spaces around you are bigger. There he may have some difficulty, but if the team is tight around him, he will be fine. You need people who know how to do the job.
title: “Rio Ferdinand Hails Casemiro S 70M Signing From Real Madrid But Insists United Have Overpaid Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-28” author: “Jorge Janek”
United revealed this afternoon that they had agreed a deal to take Casemiro to Old Trafford in a £70m deal and the football world is reacting to the news.
Ferdinand, who made over 450 appearances for United between 2002 and 2014, described the midfielder as “the type of player that Manchester United need”, but continued to question the fee involved in the deal and Casemiro’s ability to adapt.
Rio Ferdinand hails Manchester United signing of Brazilian midfielder Casemiro
Casemiro close to joining Manchester United in £70m deal from Real Madrid
“Wow, listen man… that type of player that Manchester United need, that type of character that Manchester United needs more than anything else,” Ferdinand said in a video posted on his YouTube channel.
“He’s the type of person, single. Is it overpriced? Yes.’
However, Ferdinand praised the five-time Champions League winner, who is set to sign a four-year deal at Old Trafford in the coming days.
“The positives I’ll start with,” added the 43-year-old.
“First and foremost, the guy is a real winner, he knows how to win, he’s been integral to everything positive at Real Madrid in recent years.
‘[He has been] one of the key guys alongside Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Karim Benzema.’
The midfielder won five Champions League titles during his time in Spain with Madrid
Brazil star arrives after trophy-laden career at Madrid – graphic from SofaScore
Casemiro’s move is subject to personal terms being agreed, but it looks like Untied have finally found the midfielder they’ve been searching for all summer.
Erik ten Hag’s side have been repeatedly rejected by a number of targets, first chasing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, but off-field problems got in the way and they were eventually forced to abandon their pursuit.
Personal terms then prevented Juventus star Adrien Rabiot from moving to Old Trafford, but the Red Devils eventually completed a deal, with Casemiro set to officially join the club soon.
Ferdinand added: “When the big games come, this guy plays. He knows what he’s doing, he’s there.
“There are no emotions with him. He’s not a marketer, he’s not a man of ability, he’s not someone who wants to get fans out of their seats with a bit of skill. He is there to do a job which means the team is better, runs more efficiently, will have a chance to win because he is in the team.
“He is first and foremost a team player, which I love about him. If there’s a fight, he’s a man you want on your side.’
United, having lost their first two games of the season, were looking for a midfielder
Ferdinand disputed the fee involved in the transfer, saying there was “zero resale value”
However, Ferdinand questioned United’s long-term plan with the addition, before sending a warning to fans that it may take time for the player to adapt to the Premier League.
“Are there negatives? Yes, there are,” he said.
“Obviously the age, 30, I wouldn’t say it’s a huge negative, but if you talk from a business point of view from the club’s point of view, there will be zero resale value.
“You’re probably looking at somewhere around £100m in wages. If you get change from this you will be lucky.
Former defender Ferdinand made over 450 appearances for United between 2002 and 2014.
“Coming from Spain for Casemiro to a team that has absolutely no confidence is absolutely difficult in all areas, especially tactically, physically, mentally… I think it will be a huge ask for a 30-year-old to come in, recharge, reboot and go again.
He did that and he succeeded in a team that is very well trained with solid players there, solid method and philosophy, a way of playing.
‘[But] he’s coming somewhere now where everything is brand new in terms of coaching, behind the scenes it’s brand new. People start trying to decipher what is good, what is bad. There is a lot of uncertainty behind the scenes and confidence is very low.
“In the Premier League, the spaces around you are bigger. There he may have some difficulty, but if the team is tight around him, he will be fine. You need people who know how to do the job.
title: “Rio Ferdinand Hails Casemiro S 70M Signing From Real Madrid But Insists United Have Overpaid Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-18” author: “Jack Whaley”
United revealed this afternoon that they had agreed a deal to take Casemiro to Old Trafford in a £70m deal and the football world is reacting to the news.
Ferdinand, who made over 450 appearances for United between 2002 and 2014, described the midfielder as “the type of player that Manchester United need”, but continued to question the fee involved in the deal and Casemiro’s ability to adapt.
Rio Ferdinand hails Manchester United signing of Brazilian midfielder Casemiro
Casemiro close to joining Manchester United in £70m deal from Real Madrid
“Wow, listen man… that type of player that Manchester United need, that type of character that Manchester United needs more than anything else,” Ferdinand said in a video posted on his YouTube channel.
“He’s the type of person, single. Is it overpriced? Yes.’
However, Ferdinand praised the five-time Champions League winner, who is set to sign a four-year deal at Old Trafford in the coming days.
“The positives I’ll start with,” added the 43-year-old.
“First and foremost, the guy is a real winner, he knows how to win, he’s been integral to everything positive at Real Madrid in recent years.
‘[He has been] one of the key guys alongside Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Karim Benzema.’
The midfielder won five Champions League titles during his time in Spain with Madrid
Brazil star arrives after trophy-laden career at Madrid – graphic from SofaScore
Casemiro’s move is subject to personal terms being agreed, but it looks like Untied have finally found the midfielder they’ve been searching for all summer.
Erik ten Hag’s side have been repeatedly rejected by a number of targets, first chasing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, but off-field problems got in the way and they were eventually forced to abandon their pursuit.
Personal terms then prevented Juventus star Adrien Rabiot from moving to Old Trafford, but the Red Devils eventually completed a deal, with Casemiro set to officially join the club soon.
Ferdinand added: “When the big games come, this guy plays. He knows what he’s doing, he’s there.
“There are no emotions with him. He’s not a marketer, he’s not a man of ability, he’s not someone who wants to get fans out of their seats with a bit of skill. He is there to do a job which means the team is better, runs more efficiently, will have a chance to win because he is in the team.
“He is first and foremost a team player, which I love about him. If there’s a fight, he’s a man you want on your side.’
United, having lost their first two games of the season, were looking for a midfielder
Ferdinand disputed the fee involved in the transfer, saying there was “zero resale value”
However, Ferdinand questioned United’s long-term plan with the addition, before sending a warning to fans that it may take time for the player to adapt to the Premier League.
“Are there negatives? Yes, there are,” he said.
“Obviously the age, 30, I wouldn’t say it’s a huge negative, but if you talk from a business point of view from the club’s point of view, there will be zero resale value.
“You’re probably looking at somewhere around £100m in wages. If you get change from this you will be lucky.
Former defender Ferdinand made over 450 appearances for United between 2002 and 2014.
“Coming from Spain for Casemiro to a team that has absolutely no confidence is absolutely difficult in all areas, especially tactically, physically, mentally… I think it will be a huge ask for a 30-year-old to come in, recharge, reboot and go again.
He did that and he succeeded in a team that is very well trained with solid players there, solid method and philosophy, a way of playing.
‘[But] he’s coming somewhere now where everything is brand new in terms of coaching, behind the scenes it’s brand new. People start trying to decipher what is good, what is bad. There is a lot of uncertainty behind the scenes and confidence is very low.
“In the Premier League, the spaces around you are bigger. There he may have some difficulty, but if the team is tight around him, he will be fine. You need people who know how to do the job.
title: “Rio Ferdinand Hails Casemiro S 70M Signing From Real Madrid But Insists United Have Overpaid Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-21” author: “Lupe Jones”
United revealed this afternoon that they had agreed a deal to take Casemiro to Old Trafford in a £70m deal and the football world is reacting to the news.
Ferdinand, who made over 450 appearances for United between 2002 and 2014, described the midfielder as “the type of player that Manchester United need”, but continued to question the fee involved in the deal and Casemiro’s ability to adapt.
Rio Ferdinand hails Manchester United signing of Brazilian midfielder Casemiro
Casemiro close to joining Manchester United in £70m deal from Real Madrid
“Wow, listen man… that type of player that Manchester United need, that type of character that Manchester United needs more than anything else,” Ferdinand said in a video posted on his YouTube channel.
“He’s the type of person, single. Is it overpriced? Yes.’
However, Ferdinand praised the five-time Champions League winner, who is set to sign a four-year deal at Old Trafford in the coming days.
“The positives I’ll start with,” added the 43-year-old.
“First and foremost, the guy is a real winner, he knows how to win, he’s been integral to everything positive at Real Madrid in recent years.
‘[He has been] one of the key guys alongside Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Karim Benzema.’
The midfielder won five Champions League titles during his time in Spain with Madrid
Brazil star arrives after trophy-laden career at Madrid – graphic from SofaScore
Casemiro’s move is subject to personal terms being agreed, but it looks like Untied have finally found the midfielder they’ve been searching for all summer.
Erik ten Hag’s side have been repeatedly rejected by a number of targets, first chasing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, but off-field problems got in the way and they were eventually forced to abandon their pursuit.
Personal terms then prevented Juventus star Adrien Rabiot from moving to Old Trafford, but the Red Devils eventually completed a deal, with Casemiro set to officially join the club soon.
Ferdinand added: “When the big games come, this guy plays. He knows what he’s doing, he’s there.
“There are no emotions with him. He’s not a marketer, he’s not a man of ability, he’s not someone who wants to get fans out of their seats with a bit of skill. He is there to do a job which means the team is better, runs more efficiently, will have a chance to win because he is in the team.
“He is first and foremost a team player, which I love about him. If there’s a fight, he’s a man you want on your side.’
United, having lost their first two games of the season, were looking for a midfielder
Ferdinand disputed the fee involved in the transfer, saying there was “zero resale value”
However, Ferdinand questioned United’s long-term plan with the addition, before sending a warning to fans that it may take time for the player to adapt to the Premier League.
“Are there negatives? Yes, there are,” he said.
“Obviously the age, 30, I wouldn’t say it’s a huge negative, but if you talk from a business point of view from the club’s point of view, there will be zero resale value.
“You’re probably looking at somewhere around £100m in wages. If you get change from this you will be lucky.
Former defender Ferdinand made over 450 appearances for United between 2002 and 2014.
“Coming from Spain for Casemiro to a team that has absolutely no confidence is absolutely difficult in all areas, especially tactically, physically, mentally… I think it will be a huge ask for a 30-year-old to come in, recharge, reboot and go again.
He did that and he succeeded in a team that is very well trained with solid players there, solid method and philosophy, a way of playing.
‘[But] he’s coming somewhere now where everything is brand new in terms of coaching, behind the scenes it’s brand new. People start trying to decipher what is good, what is bad. There is a lot of uncertainty behind the scenes and confidence is very low.
“In the Premier League, the spaces around you are bigger. There he may have some difficulty, but if the team is tight around him, he will be fine. You need people who know how to do the job.