Andrey Santos Backs Himself to Replace Casemiro at United
Andrey Santos has wasted little time outlining his ambitions at Manchester United, with the summer signing backing himself to replace Casemiro in the heart of Michael Carrick’s midfield. The Brazilian, who joined the Red Devils from Chelsea earlier in the window, says he is ready to take on the deep-lying role at Old Trafford.
Casemiro left United this summer — released by the club before joining Inter Miami — leaving a clear vacancy in front of the back four. Santos, an undisclosed-fee arrival reported to be worth around £48m, is one of several midfielders brought in as Carrick reshapes his engine room alongside Youri Tielemans and Kobbie Mainoo.
Why Andrey Santos Can Fill the Casemiro Role
According to the Manchester Evening News, Santos has made clear he believes he can step into the position vacated by Casemiro, with the outlet quoting the midfielder describing his fellow Brazilian as “like a legend”. The Sun carried similar comments, reporting that the new signing is confident he can anchor the side this season.
It is a bold claim from a young player still to make his competitive debut, but supporters tracking United’s summer midfield rebuild will welcome the ambition after a window designed to add both energy and steel to the middle of the park.
Santos will hope to stake his claim over the closing weeks of pre-season, with United continuing their build-up before the Premier League opener away at Hull City on 22 August.
