Former England defender Gary Neville has named Manchester United midfielder Carlos Casemiro the signing of the season. That helped the club reach a top-four finish.
The Brazil international has gradually adapted after moving from Real Madrid to become a key midfield player. Although Erling Haaland has also performed brilliantly for Manchester City. Gary sees the influence of Casemiro per team is more.
“I couldn’t pick Haaland, I think Casemiro is the player who has the biggest impact on the team,” Gary told Sky Sports. UFABET
“I can’t think of any player who has had such an impact on the team and when I look at Manchester United’s season of finishing in the top four, winning the Carabao Cup and winning the Carabao Cup into the FA Cup final.”
“I don’t think they’d get close to the top four or do what they’re doing without Casemiro, the impact he’s had on the team. He’s 25-30 per cent better, this is the signing of the year. I still have my doubts about the 5-year contract and about the money. But when the team doesn’t have him versus having him on the pitch, the quality of Manchester United goes up a lot.”
“I don’t think any signing has had as much impact on the team as he did. Because none of us saw Manchester United finish in the top four in the first few weeks of the season. Who would have thought they would finish with two cup finals and finish in the top four?
“It was an unbelievable season and he was a big part of it. He brought experience into the dressing room and he did a great job.