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Manchester United will be losing a lot when Casemiro departs.
Casemiro is 34 years-old and has spent the entire season disproving the argument that he is ‘washed’ and no longer good enough.
The Brazil international captain has been one of Manchester United’s best players all season, and his impending departure is causing a lot of angst.
United have to find a way to replace Casemiro in midfield once his contract expires in June, and his strong performance against Chelsea further underlined his evergreen quality.
Casemiro actually set a Premier League record during the 1-0 win away at Chelsea.
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He is upset there is no resale value and he will leave for free
Getty Images Casemiro sets blocked shots record
Casemiro blocked seven shots during Manchester United’s 1-0 victory at Stamford Bridge.
This was a Premier League record for any game by an individual player in 2025/26.
The previous best this season was split between four players at Arsenal, Everton, Wolves and Aston Villa, who had each blocked five shots in a game.
Casemiro smashed that record with his defensive resilience to help Manchester United earn a clean sheet at Stamford Bridge.
This notable statistic emphasises what a high level Casemiro is still performing at, as his Manchester United contract ticks down.
Casemiro and Manchester United have only five matches left before the end of the season. He will be missed in a big way.
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Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images Casemiro’s full statistics vs Chelsea
Casemiro was excellent against Chelsea, and his contribution was more than just seven blocked shots, with 23 defensive contributions in total. Here is a full rundown…
Touches: 70Tackles: 3Blocks: 7Clearances: 7Interceptions: 1Recoveries: 5Defensive Contributions: 23Passing Accuracy: 83%
We understand Manchester United have to look to a new era and plan for the future, and Casemiro’s exit accelerates this, but his departure will be a real shame.
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