Casemiro paid a glowing three-word tribute to Ruud Van Nistelrooy following his Manchester United exit.
The Dutchman was tasked with overseeing enjoying duties at Previous Trafford within the wake of Erik ten Hag’s sacking final month.
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Van Nistelrooy’s profitable stint as interim head coach got here to an finish after Sunday’s 3-0 win over Leicester, nevertheless it was introduced on Monday that the previous striker will depart the membership.
An announcement learn: “Ruud is, and at all times will likely be, a Manchester United legend. We’re grateful for his contribution and the way in which by which he has approached his position all through his time with the membership. He’ll at all times be very welcome at Previous Trafford.”
Following the announcement, Casemiro took to Instagram to pay tribute to Van Nistelrooy.
The Brazilian posted an image of the pair hugging alongside the caption: “Eternally grateful. Legend.”
It appeared there was no such embrace from the midfielder when Ten Hag was given his marching orders following United’s 2-1 defeat at West Ham on October 27.
Casemiro had fallen down the pecking order beneath the previous Ajax boss however was instantly handed his place again within the beginning XI beneath Van Nistelrooy.
He went on to start out every of United’s 4 matches throughout Van Nistelrooy’s stint in cost, chipping in with two objectives.
After a stuttering begin to the season, the previous Actual Madrid star has discovered his ft once more which is able to delight new head coach Ruben Amorim.
The Portuguese arrived at Previous Trafford on Monday, signalling a brand new period for the membership.
Amorim will likely be given a while to mattress himself in as a result of worldwide break earlier than taking cost of his first recreation at Ipswich on November 24.
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Casemiro is hopeful the Crimson Devils can begin to climb the desk beneath Amorim and construct on the great work set by Van Nistelrooy.
“The perfect factor is that everybody speaks extremely of him. He marked an period at Sporting, at a time when FC Porto had been the winners,” he informed The Mirror.
“Sporting are at all times among the many three favourites, however they’re often somewhat behind Benfica and FC Porto, who’re often stronger. He marked an period, received titles and had an excellent profession at Sporting. Everybody speaks extremely of him.
“He may have an distinctive group right here, who wish to assist, who wish to proceed rising, who wish to study, who wish to be on the prime of the desk. We’re ready for him with nice pleasure and happiness.”
Sunday’s victory noticed United climb to thirteenth within the desk however regardless of their detached begin to the season, discover themselves simply 4 factors off the highest 4.
Amorim faces a key set of fixtures to kick off his tenure with clashes in opposition to Nottingham Forest, Arsenal, Manchester Metropolis and Tottenham all going down earlier than Christmas.