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Luka Modric and Toni Kroos have both sent Casemiro a farewell letter and it's emotional reading

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Updated 10:09 20 Aug 2022 GMT+1Published 09:54 20 Aug 2022 GMT+1

Luka Modric and Toni Kroos have both sent Casemiro a farewell letter and it's emotional reading

The Brazilian midfielder will join Manchester United this summer.

Jack Kenmare

Jack Kenmare

Real Madrid pair Luka Modric and Toni Kroos have both penned an emotional goodbye message to their soon-to-be former teammate Casemiro.

It was confirmed on Friday night that Manchester United had reached an agreement with Los Blancos for Casemiro, with the transfer being subject to an agreement of personal terms, UK visa requirements and a medical.

United, who currently sit bottom of the Premier League following defeats to Brighton and Brentford, say they "look forward to welcoming Casemiro to Old Trafford" in a statement on their official website.

Casemiro's imminent arrival, believed to be worth around £59.5million plus £8.5m in add-ons, will mean the end of Modric, Kroos and Casemiro.

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After seven trophy-laden seasons together at the Bernabeu, a period where they lifted a staggering five Champions League trophies, the iconic midfield trio will be no more.

Such is their incredible bond, both Toni Kroos and Luka Modric have penned an emotional farewell letter to the Brazilian as he prepares to embark on a new challenge.

Image credit: Alamy
Image credit: Alamy

Here is the transcript of Toni Kroos' letter via Spanish publication MARCA.

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With you, my dear Case, it was impossible not to break a sweat... in any situation. Because you wouldn't let us relax even in the Turkish bath. 

Staying there was another torment: you told someone to go and you almost had exercise bikes and weights ready there. A notice for your new colleagues to know. Because with you, even the Turkish bath was a gym... and you only allow people to lie down when it's time to do sit-ups.

I'm going to miss you. As an exemplary professional. As a top player. As a fighter who saved me from several... But, above all, as a good person.

We've made history, man! What a legendary stage. Now our sports paths separate, but our friendship remains. I assure.

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I wish you the best, see you soon.

Good luck.

Your Tony.

Image credit: Alamy
Image credit: Alamy

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And here is the transcript for Luka Modric's letter.

Dear Case, I still remember your debut with our club... How nervous you were! I asked you to be calm and now I think about it and see how it turned out. What you have achieved! It was also my first season and neither of us could imagine what football had in store for us.

You have become a true leader. You have been for your teammates and for Real Madrid. We will always remember it.

We have won a lot together, but I keep the moments that nobody sees. With the day-to-day work in Valdebebas. And especially with the jokes, because you have always been in a good mood, even in moments of tension or when there were failures.

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Those laughs with you gave me peace of mind. Just like looking back and seeing you, knowing there's going to be a lot of "Njega-Njega." You have been the best bodyguard in the world.

I'm going to miss you, but I wish you the best. It is what a professional and a person like you deserve.

Thanks for everything and good luck, friend!

So there we have it. The end of an era.

Thoughts on Casemiro's impending move to Manchester United? Let us know in the comments.

Featured Image Credit: Instagram/casemiro

Topics: Real Madrid, Toni Kroos, Casemiro, Luka Modric, Manchester United, La Liga, Premier League

Jack Kenmare
Jack Kenmare

Jack is a Senior Journalist who enjoys a long read. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of Football Manager wonderkids from 2005 to the present day, and has interviewed a handful of FM's finest, including Freddy Adu, Supat Rungratsamee and Mika Aaritalo.

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