Neville Insists Manchester United Made the Right Call on Casemiro's Departure

Former Manchester United player Gary Neville believes the club is justified in letting Casemiro leave at the end of the season, despite the midfielder's recent resurgence as a key player under Michael Carrick. Casemiro scored in United's 3-1 win over Aston Villa, a result that puts them three points clear of Villa in the battle for a Champions League spot. The Brazilian has started in each of the last 13 Premier League games and has been instrumental in United's push for a top-four finish. However, Neville thinks that Casemiro's time at the club has been a 'cameo' and that it's right for him to leave when his contract expires. Neville praised Casemiro as an 'exceptional' central midfielder during his time at Real Madrid but noted that his legs have let him down at times during his stint at United. He also believes that the club's decision to let Casemiro go is not a reflection on the player's ability but rather a result of poor recruitment and overpaying for his services. Neville pointed out that United invested £140m in Casemiro, including wages and transfer fees, and that the player's departure will leave the club without any residual value. Despite Casemiro's impressive form, Neville thinks that the club needs to prioritize signing two new midfielders in the summer to build on the progress made under Carrick. Casemiro's connection with Bruno Fernandes has been a key factor in United's success, and his experience has been invaluable to the team. However, Neville believes that the club cannot rely on Casemiro to replicate his current form and that it's time for the player to move on.