Casemiro shares something he's never revealed before in 'any interview' about ex-Real Madrid teammate

Manchester United star Casemiro has shared something he's never revealed before about one former Real Madrid teammate.

During his time at Madrid, Casemiro developed into one of the finest midfielders of his generation.

Alongside Luka Modric and Toni Kroos, the trio played a key role as Madrid continued to dominate European football.

The Brazilian lifted five Champions Leagues and three La Liga titles among other trophies for Los Blancos.

Speaking recently, Casemiro recalled what Modric told him and his teammates after winning the Champions League in 2016, something the Brazilian has never revealed before.

He said to Diario AS: "I’m going to tell you something I never said in any interview: After the UCL final in Milan vs Atlético Madrid, we were celebrating in the dressing room, and Luka Modrić came up to us and said: ‘Friends, we have to win two more UCL’s now.’

"We told him, ‘Come on Luka, we’ve won two almost in a row since Lisbon.’ He replied: ‘No, no. With this great team we have, we have to take advantage & make history by winning at least two more in a row.' We then won the 12th in Cardiff & the 13th in Kyiv. In a row. Luka knew."

Casemiro eventually called time on his Madrid career back in 2022 when he left the Bernabeu for United, in a deal worth a reported fee of £70 million.

The midfielder enjoyed a brilliant first season in English football but has since failed to nail down a regular starting spot in the team.

Despite the difficulties he has faced recently, Casemiro is determined to continue fighting at Old Trafford.

Casemiro vows to continue fighting at Manchester United

He said: "I have to keep doing what I'm doing, with a lot of respect and education. Of course I'd like to play more, of course.

"I don't know any player who doesn't want to play and help. Also, I'd like to help the club at this time. I approach things with respect for my teammates and the technical committee."

Casemiro added: "And above all, I respect United, a club to which I'm very grateful. I have a year and a half left on my contract and I'd like to fulfil it here in Manchester.

"I'm comfortable here and so is my family. They've adapted, we speak English. I'm very grateful to the Old Trafford fans and to the club. I'm happy at club level."