Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick has confirmed the role he played in the Red Devil’s decision to release Casemiro at the end of the season.
Casemiro’s contract with the Red Devils will expire at the end of the campaign and the club has confirmed he will not extend his stay at Old Trafford.
Speaking in a pre-match press conference before United’s clash with Arsenal, Carrick admitted Casemiro is “desperate” to finish on a high.
Casemiro poses at Old Trafford after announcing he will leave the club at the end of the 2025/26 season. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)
Carrick also confirmed he had nothing to do with United’s decision to part ways with the five-time Champions League winner.
He said: “I think the announcement for Case was for clarity as much as anything, it was decided anyway before I arrived so it’s not just a knee-jerk kind of decision.
“The type of personality, the character that he is, I think it shows with his performance last week, where he is mentally and how much it means for him to be here and to finish this season strong. I’ve already had that conversation with him and he’s desperate to do well and finish well. It’s good to see, so I’ve got no doubt about him at all.”
Casemiro was included in Carrick’s first starting XI for the momentous victory over Manchester City, and will be eager to continue his form against Arsenal.
Mikel Arteta’s side are currently unbeaten in 12 games in all competitions and Carrick would have to pull off another impressive performance from his players to win all three points.
