Casemiro singles out Man United star as 'great player' in first interview for the club

Manchester United new boy Casemiro has singled out Fred as a 'great player' ahead of potentially becoming midfield partners.

Casemiro has completed his stunning move to Man United, joining the club in a transfer worth £70 million.

He brings a wealth of experience to the team and bolsters Erik ten Hag's midfield options for the rest of the season.

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And speaking in his first interview since signing for Man United, the 30-year-old praised Fred - hailing his fellow countryman as a 'great player'.

The Brazil international also revealed that he spoke to Fred before signing for Man United.

Asked about the 29-year-old, Casemiro said: "Well, before coming here I spoke to Fred.

"He’s a friend who I’ve played alongside in the national team for a good number of games and years. I know him well.

"He’s a great player and that’s why he plays for Manchester United and for the Brazilian national team, which is difficult to get into.

"So, I have a special relationship with him and of course he’s a great player and that’s why he plays for Manchester United."

Casemiro was then asked what makes Fred such a great player to which he replied: "Well, Fred has a lot of qualities.

"I think he’s a player that has good movement. He’s very mobile, passes the ball well, he has a good shot on him, he can play with both feet, left or right, he can pass the ball well with either foot. He’s a great player.

"Again, that’s why he plays for the Brazil and he’s a very important player at this club and I think he’ll help me a great deal as he’s Brazilian. I think he’ll help me a lot at the club and without doubt it’s important for me to have another Brazilian here, too."

Fred was a second-half substitute in his side's big 2-1 win over Liverpool on Monday.

He replaced Christian Eriksen, with Casemiro available to make his Man United debut against Southampton on Saturday.