Former Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro has revealed that his former coach, Carlo Ancelotti, cried after the departure of the midfielder from the club to Manchester United in 2022. The duo had won the UEFA Champions League 2022 after defeating Liverpool in the final, but Casemiro decided to go on a new adventure, which became a highly emotional send-off, as the Italian coach expressed his desire to keep the Brazilian at the club.






"I haven't told this to anyone before. I only doubted my move to Manchester once. I remember it was a Friday afternoon and it was all but done except for my signature. People knew that it was done. I went to speak with Ancelotti. I went into his office and he already knew. I opened the door and when I turned, Ancelotti was crying. I told him: 'You can't be crying. Anyone but you'," said Casemiro, in an interview with Chiringuito, as reported by EuroSport.



"He told me: 'Case, I don't know why I'm crying, but I'm very fond of you and I don't want you to leave.' That was the moment I realised how many people loved me there. But I had already given my word, and my word is more important than anything else," he added.

 

 

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"I had won everything. I wanted a new experience. It wasn't easy to leave but I had it clear in my mind that I wanted new things such as to learn a new language, to compete in a different league. I still had a good age where I could continue to compete, grow in a different club. From the first day I arrived here, Manchester have treated me very well," said Casemiro, on his reason for departure and current atmosphere at Man United.


"I suffered watching Real Madrid against City, I'm a big Real fan! Of course I was happy! for Real Madrid, there are my friends there, and for Manchester United too," said the Brazilian in concern with the UCL tie between Real Madrid and Manchester City.