New signing Casemiro praises Manchester United midfield as he revealed how Fred convinced him to join the club

Manchester United completed the signing of a 31-year-old from Real Madrid.

Casemiro signed a contract that will last to three years with the Red Devils. The Brazil international will leave Spainsh club Real Madrid for fee in the range in the region of EUR60m..

In a press interview shortly after his departure, the player shared his thoughts on playing for Manchester United midfield along with his co-player Brazil national, Fred.

He's a good friend of mine who I've played with in the team of our nation for number of years and games. I've known him for a long time.

He's an excellent player, and that's the reason he is a part of Manchester United and for the Brazilian national team, which can be difficult to join.

"He's an extremely important player for this club, and I believe that he'll assist me a lot amount since the player is Brazilian.

"I think he'll help me a lot at the club and without doubt it's important for me to have another Brazilian here, too."

Casemiro may make his first appearance for Manchester United in their Premier League match against Southampton this weekend.