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 can be leaving the Premier League giants at the top of the season.
The 34-year-old joined Manchester United in the summertime 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 because 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 numerous pundits, with Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher infamously urging him to go away Manchester United on Sky Sports and claiming his talents had ‘left him’.
But Casemiro has been one in every of United’s most consistent players over the past two seasons and former captain Robson is of the opinion he ought to be convinced to remain for at the very least one other season.
‘I might encourage Casemiro to remain,’ Red Devils legend Robson told BoyleSports. ‘He’s had a extremely good season this 12 months.
‘He’s a top player. He’s got an awesome football brain. He’s a extremely 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 quantity of years he did and win Champions League titles for those who’re not an absolute top player and folks see what you’re really good at.
‘So I believe next season he could definitely give us a little bit bit more along with his experience. He was great in Europe last 12 months too.’
Casemiro does have a one-year extension option in his contract but Manchester United decided to not activate it.
‘I’ll carry Manchester United with me throughout my entire life,’ Casemiro said in an announcement firstly of the 12 months.
‘From the primary day that I walked out at this beautiful stadium, I felt the fervour of Old Trafford and the love that I now share with our supporters for this special club.
‘It isn’t time to say goodbye; there are a lot of more memories to create in the course of the next 4 months.
‘We still have lots to fight for together; my complete focus will, as at all times, remain on giving my every little thing to assist our club to succeed.
‘It’s so special and I’ll at all times carry this club with me for all my life. I’ll at all times be a Manchester United fan, my whole family too.
‘In England, I’m red, I’m Manchester United until death. So all I need to say is: thanks for every little thing.
Should Casemiro stay at Manchester United?
Yes – he’s been good this season
No – it is time for each parties to maneuver on
‘It isn’t a goodbye, it’s just a brand new chapter in my life, I’ll at all times be with Manchester United.
‘Thanks, thanks everyone that made this time in my life so special, especially the fans. I’ll always remember my song! Thanks very much.’
Manchester United were fifth within the Premier League on the time of Ruben Amorim’s sacking in January but have since climbed to 3rd under caretaker boss Michael Carrick and their place in next season’s Champions League is now all but guaranteed.
United are 11 points ahead of sixth-placed Brighton with just 4 games left within the season.
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